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BIENVENIDOS
WELCOME
literacy, and to explore opportunities to express and listen to new voices; while preserving
culture through community-based storytelling.
An exciting development this past year to help meet these community needs, is our brand
new facility in the North Park Area of San Diego. Explore our “Digital Gym” as we offer
personal trainings and workshops to all ages in DESIGN, DIGITAL MUSIC, and VIDEO/
MULTIMEDIA. MEDIA ARTS Center San Diego has received crucial funds from the City
of San Diego Redevelopment Agency and CDC Small Business Finance to revitalize the
space into a state of the art screening venue, classroom space, coffee shop and gift store.
So much work needs to be done! Please become a crucial part of this new era for our
organization; join today to become a member or donate to have your ‘name’ permanently
installed in the new space.
Wow! 18 years. Who would have believed it?
The recent events in Egypt have shown us once again the empowerment of visual and
social media; the need for communities to be able to have instantaneous news and
information in order to organize themselves; and the importance of using today’s new
media tools (i.e. cell phones, video cameras) to document the realities and events around
us. If we the people don’t document our experiences, who will?
As our country slowly revives itself from the recent economic crisis, proposed budget cuts
at all levels of government will present new challenges. Therefore, it is essential for ALL
of us to thank the many foundations, public entities, individuals, and corporations that
provide MACSD the much needed financial support to make this annual event a reality. I
am deeply grateful for the dedicated efforts of volunteers, Board Members, and MACSD
staff that pull this event off each year! Especially Lisa Franek, MACSD’s Exhibition &
Programming Director, who is celebrating her fourth year with the film festival, and has
spearheaded, among her many other tasks, the curating and programming for this year’s
festival! Mil gracias. It could not be done without you!
Thus, the on-going need for a film festival like our annual San Diego Latino Film Festival,
now in its 18th year. Should we wait for Hollywood and mainstream media to produce
stories about Latin America, Mexico, Central America, Spain, and the U.S. Latino
Experience, or can we join forces to produce and distribute these films ourselves!
One’s identity, culture and history must be preserved, and SDLFF 2011 celebrates this
fact. By perusing the over 160 features and short films to be screened at the festival,
you’ll observe that Latino filmmakers are up to the task. Witness the many exciting
historical and period movies we’re presenting this year – Hidalgo: La Historia Jamas
Contada, El Atentado, Chicogrande, Besouro, and more! And, don’t miss the amazing
celebration of Jewish-Latino Film & Filmmakers which is being funded by the Leichtag
Family Foundation.
We’re very glad that you’ve come to the festival, and are joining some 20,000 locals,
visitors and international guests. Marvel and be entertained by the bold and sensitive
diversity of over 160 feature documentaries and narratives, animation, comedies, shorts,
Brazilian Cinema and Para la Familia Showcases. I look forward to seeing you during
these eleven-days of SDLFF 2011 - films, parties, guests, music, art “y mucho más”
This annual festival is unique across the nation, because it is also a vital part of the nonprofit organization, MEDIA ARTS Center San Diego (MACSD); and helps to support the
organization’s year-round programming. By Changing Lives through Film, MACSD helps
to fulfill an essential need for underserved communities to learn technology skills, media
Ethan van Thillo
Executive Director / Founder
Nos vemos en el cine!
CONTENTS
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FROM THE DIRECTOR
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ARTE LATINO
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FESTIVAL STAFF &
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PREMIO CORAZÓN AWARDS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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CINE GAY
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SPONSORS
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LATIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING
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COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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HISTORIAS DE TIEMPOS PASADOS
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CORPORATE SPOTLIGHT
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FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
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TRIBUTE - XAVIER LÓPEZ
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YOUTH VISIONS
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LATINOS & THE OSCARS
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TU CINE: STUDENT OUTREACH
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JEWISH LATINO FILM SHOWCASE
& SCREENINGS
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PARTIES / SONIDO LATINO
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NARRATIVE FEATURES
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DOCUMANIA
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DOCUMENTARY FEATURES
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CINEMA BRASILEIRO
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SHORT FILM PROGRAMS
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PARA LA FAMILIA
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STAFF
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
6 Sales
42 West
Cassia Abreu
Agencia Freak
Allied Marketing
Brian Andreotti
Marilyn Armenta
Ricardo Astiazaran
Renato Barbieri
Amber Beard
Julie Bravo
Vanessa Brito
Geoffrey Bogart
Manfredo Caldas
Camelot Films
Canana Films
Kathy Casanova
Gabriel Castro
Yara Chagas de Carvalho
Vladimir Carvalho
Jamie Chavez
Calixto Chinchilla
Patricia Ciccone
Alizar Dahdah
Steve Delizo
Paula de Souza Alvares
Sergio Del la Mora
Mario Diaz
Linda Duchin
FiGa Films
Film Movement
Sandro Fiorin
Franceska
Joao Fariñas
Neil Freidman
Imagina International Sales
Alex Garcia
María Belén García Alcat
Paula Gastaud
Margot Gerber
Zach Glueck
Debbie Gonzales
Sharyn Goodson
Diana Guevara
Traci Hong
Paul Hudson
Victoria Hamilton
Jonathan Hertzberg Jamie Johnson
Kimuak
FESTIVAL STAFF
Karen Kirkland
Rachel Langus
Judy Leitner
Sydney Levine
Dolival Lobao
Eduardo Machuca
Pablo Maseda
Menemsha Films
Gabriela Moreno
Moriarti Film
Txema Muñoz
Carlos Muñoz Vasquez
Music Box Films
Ben Odell
Lillia O’Hara
Pedro Ochoa
Outsider Pictures
Pantelion
Carlos Pelayo
Alquimia Peña
Marilia Perracini
Brandon Peters
Chris Principio
House of Puerto Rico
Christian Quintero
Mary Reed
Joe Richter
Brenda Rios
Rosa Maria Rovira
Adele E. Ruppe
Nadjla Sahyoun
Victoria Saunders
Shoreline Entertainment
Strand Releasing
UltraStar Cinemas
Kakau Texeira
Kurt van Thillo
Marc van Thillo
Sandra Torres
Giselle Trainor
Alberto Uribe
Isabel Valdez
Venemovies
Vitagraph Films
Tom Webber
Jose Yenque
Larry Zeiger
And all our volunteers!
Executive Director & Founder
Ethan van Thillo
Festival Curator/Programming Director
Lisa Franek
Director of Operations
Rhonda Valencia
Press/Media Relations
Tony Uribe
Liliana Reyes
Souvenir Program
Mario Diaz
Kathryn Larom
Development & Marketing Director
Sherley Ibarra
Ticket Coordinator
Helen Guzman
Maria DiGregorio
Innovations & Programming Officer
Patric Stillman
Special Guest Relations
Samya Barud
Operations Manager
Son Pham
Theater Manager
Mark Gadia
Martin Johnson
Techonolgy & Production Manager
Ryan Kuratomi
Projectionists
Jon Miller
Mye Hoang
Christopher Paffendorf
Staci Gaines
Arnold Marqueza
Brook Falkenstein
Program Associates
Maya Maravilla
Vanessa Diaz
Community Partner Relations
Carmen Melendez
Sponsorship Coodinator
Medicis Communications
Host & Special Events Producer
Yolanda S. Walther-Meade
Development
Grace van Thillo
Shana Trenholm
Guest Programmers
Gonzalo Lopez
Jorge Magana
Mario Diaz
Carlos Pelayo
Merchandising
Mimi Gutierrez
Graphic Design
Jennifer Marcum
Jessica Ricca
Volunteer Coordinator
Lara Gutierrez
Video Production Services
Anthony Vargas
Eddie Montejano
Brian Myers
Lab Program Manager
Morgan Sully
Arte Latino
Andy Gonzalez
Our sincere apologies to anyone who is missing from this extensive list.
2011 FILM FESTIVAL SELECTION COMMITTEE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Maria Elena Delgado
Gloria Gonzalez-Chavarria
Felipe Molina
Russel Redmond
Jennifer Silva-Redmond
Gonzalo Lopez
Mark Burgess
TR Irwin
Judy Harper
Linda Caballero-Sotelo
Allen Cazares
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Alberto Lopez
Julie Bjerke
Ariana Hernandez-Reguant
Randy Zuniga
Christina Cervantes
Frank Rojas
Laura Arvizu
Beth Accomondo
Kristine Diekman
Don Dean
Vicki Estrada
Daniel Cruz Gonzalez
Alejandro Holcman
Otto Cocino
Victor Galves
Kelly Clark Moncure
Michael Gonzalez
Alexander Holcman
Rich Parubrub
SPONSORS
MAJOR SPONSORS
OFFICIAL SPANISH-LANGUAGE TELEVISION SPONSORS
OFFICIAL ENGLISH-LANGUAGE TELEVISION SPONSOR
ENTERTAINMENT SUITE SPONSOR
OFFICIAL SPANISH-LANGUAGE RADIO SPONSORS
C M Y K
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Pantone 285C
SCREEN SPONSORS
C M Y K
0 99 97 0
Pantone 032C
OFFICIAL AIRLINE SPONSOR
SHOWCASE SPONSORS
FILM SPONSORS
NEO
AWARD SPONSORS
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SPONSORS
GALA SPONSORS
NEWSPAPER SPONSORS
MAJOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT
OFFICIAL HOTEL SPONSOR
Major financial support also
provided by:
National Endowment for the Arts
EDUCATIONAL SPONSOR
City of San Diego Commission
for Arts & Culture
County of San Diego
OFFICIAL SPANISH LANGUAGE ONLINE SPONSOR
OFFICAL MAGAZINE SPONSOR
OFFICIAL ENGLISH-LANGUAGE RADIO SPONSORS
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COMMUNITY
PARTNERS
Thank you to all of our Community Partners for your continued support!
Azraelola Productions
Azteca Project
aztecaproject.org
Centro Cultural de la Raza
centroculturaldelaraza.org
Chile Sin Fronteras
chilenosensandiego.com
CSUSM
Equality Alliance of San Diego
csusm.edu
immigrantsandiego.org
Film Out San Diego
filmoutsandiego.com
Fuerza
fuerzamundo.org
GSDBA
Help For Schools, Inc.
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azraelolaproductions.com
gsdba.org
fupegua.org
House of Argentina
houseofargentina.com
House of Colombia
houseofcolombia.com
House of Ireland
irish-cottage.net
House of Mexico
houseofmexico.org
House of Panama
houseofpanama.org
House of Peru
houseofperu.org
House of Puerto Rico
houseofpuertorico.com
Institute of the Americas iamericas.org
Jewish Film Festival
sdjff.org
Multimedia and Visual Arts mvashigh.com
Qualcomm
qualcomm.com
San Diego Film Festival sdff.org
SD Asian Film Foundation
sdaff.org
SDCCD
sdccd.edu
SDSU: Center for Latin American Studies
sdsu.edu/latinamericanstudies
The SD Participant Observer
participantobserver.org
Positive Energy Dance Company
www.positiveenergydance.com
MANA
www.manasd.org
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CORPORATE
SPOTLIGHTS
MARK WHEELER
Chairman
San Diego Ford Dealers
FDAF
San Diego Ford Dealers thank you for joining us at the San Diego
Latino Film Festival. Now in its 18th year, the film festival has earned
an important place in our city’s cultural experience. San Diego Ford
Dealers are proud to support this event which celebrates the Latino
experience presented by some of today’s best filmmakers.
SARA GAVIRIA
Hispanic Product Manager
The San Diego Union-Tribune and Enlace
The San Diego Union-Tribune, Enlace and SignOn San Diego are
proud to be major sponsors of the 18th Annual San Diego Latino
Film Festival. We provide a high-quality news and information to the
San Diego –Tijuana region and more than 1.3million San Diegans
weekly. As San Diego County’s leading local media company, we are
honored to play a supporting role in this year’s SDLFF. Aplaudimos
a los organización!
SAN PASQUAL BAND OF
MISSION INDIANS
San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians is happy to be a sponsor of the
San Diego Latino Film Festival. We congratulate your 18th year of
bringing the community together in celebration of cultural diversity.
Thank you for changing lives through film!
MEDIA ARTS CENTER SAN DIEGO
2921 EL CAJON BLVD.
SAN DIEGO, CA 92104-2705
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RICK BREGMAN
San Diego Market President
Bank of America
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation is honored to support
the Media Arts Center San Diego “Teen Producers Project” and
the “18th Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival.” We salute all
cultural organizations dedicated to providing greater access to
the arts, and those reflecting the diversity of the communities we
serve.
TANYA M. DIGGS
Multicultural Marketing Manager
Harrah’s Rincon Casino and Resort
Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort is proud to sponsor the San
Diego Latino Film Festival for a fourth year. As the Multicultural
Manager, Ms. Diggs is excited to bring not only the premier
gaming experience in Southern California to the Latino
community, but also to lend support to the community overall.
AMTRAK CALIFORNIA
Amtrak California provides rail travel services including Thruway
bus routes to more than 175 destinations throughout California
and Nevada. For schedules, fares, and information, visit
AmtrakCalifornia.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL. Ride to SDLFF 2011!
When you think travel, think Amtrak California. Enjoy your journey.
619.230.1938
619.230.1937 FAX
www.MediaArtsCenter.org
MARGARITA WILDER
Vice President and General Manager
Entravision San Diego
Entravision Communications operates 4 television stations in San
Diego: three Spanish-Language with Univision, Telemundo and
Telefutura, and one English-Language with MYTV13. Our three
Spanish-Language stations combined serve the ever-expanding
Hispanic population, with Emmy-winning Local News and a long
list of award-winning programming. Our unique stations are carried
on all major cable systems, reaching San Diego Hispanics from
Oceanside to San Ysidro. Univision and Telemundo are proud to
once again be the Official Spanish-Language television sponsors of
the 18th Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival. We strongly believe
in supporting events that value our vibrant Hispanic Community, and
recognize its enormous cultural contributions.
PAUL JABLONSKI
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)
Paul Jablonski is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Metropolitan
Transit System (MTS). Mr. Jablonski, oversees operations of the
San Diego Trolley, more than 90 MTS Bus routes, and the Taxicab
Administration for San Diego. He is a regional director and current
board member of the American Public Transportation Association
(APTA) and Vice Chairman of the California Transit Association MTS.
Bus and trolley routes carry more than 260,000 weekday riders and
are expected to carry more than 90 million total riders in 2011. MTS
was selected as the Outstanding Public Transportation System for
North America in 2009 by the American Public Transit Association.
After nearly 30 years of operation, the Metropolitan Transit System’s
Trolley is undergoing a massive overhaul. New low-floor Trolleys,
track, and station platforms are all part of the project to update the
Blue and Orange Line over the next several years. Construction on
the Blue Line began in Fall 2010 and is scheduled for completion by
2015. For information visit www.sdmts.com
JEFF BLOCK
Vice President / General Manager
10News & Azteca America San Diego15
10News and Azteca America San Diego 15 are proud to support and
be part of the San Diego Latino Film Festival. We congratulate the
filmmakers whose work is being recognized. We are honored to be
part of the thriving bilingual community, and continue to serve the
interests of our region with local news information, community action
projects and popular entertainment programs. Through San Diego
Hoy, we provide Spanish language news, weather and sports updates
backed by the full resources of 10News. ¡Felicidades a todos los
cineastas y a la comunidad del cine latino!
Changing Lives Through Film
CORPORATE
SPOTLIGHTS
NICKELODEON
Nickelodeon is offering writing fellowships in live action and animated
television to writers with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Participants will have hands-on interaction with executives writing
spec scripts and pitching story ideas. Applications and submission
guidelines are available on our website at www.nickwriting.com.
Follow us on twitter @Nickwriting & “Like” us on facebook: www.
facebook.com/Nickwriting
STELLA ARTOIS
VENEMOVIES AND
SOMOS TV
VeneMovies is a pay television channel that broadcasts
Spanish-language films 24 hours a day, with no commercial
breaks, and is part of SOMOS TV. SOMOS TV is a company
devoted to the exploitation, development and promotion of the
growth of pay TV in the U.S. Hispanic market and Puerto Rico.
For more, visit www.venemovies.com.
RICARDO ASTIAZARAN
Vice President
UniRadio
Stella Artois, the best-selling Belgian beer in the world, is proud to
sponsor the San Diego Latino Film Festival as part of its long-time
support of independent film and more than 60 film festivals across
the country. Stella Artois traces its origin back to 1366 to the Den
Hoorn brewery in Leuven, just outside of Brussels. Originally
brewed as a special holiday beer, it was named “Stella,” Latin for
“star.” Stella Artois should only be served in its signature Chalice
to fully experience the golden lager’s crisp, pleasantly bitter flavor
and refreshing finish.
MARINELLO SCHOOLS
OF BEAUTY
Marinello Schools of Beauty (www.marinello.com) has been defining beauty education since 1905 and is one of the premier beauty
schools on the West Coast. Offering a variety of cosmetology and
esthetics (skin care) programs, Marinello’s hands-on approach to
instruction allows for the most effective learning practices. Marinello’s over 45 convenient campus locations in Arizona, California,
Nevada, Oregon and Utah also offer affordable spa and salon services performed by student stylists under the supervision of licensed
instructors.
UNIRADIO, La Invasora 99.7 and Pulsar 107.3 are proud to
be the Official Spanish Language Radio Partners of the 18th
San Diego Latino Film Festival. At UNIRADIO, we are proud
to contribute in any way we can to support San Diego Latinos
in need. We are especially pleased to be able to use our
resources as a media company to support this incredible effort
put forward by Ethan Van Thillo and the SDLFF to help Latinos
who dream of becoming key players in the film industry.
W SAN DIEGO
More than just a fabulous place to rest your head, W guests and
locals in-the-know can indulge in So Cal chic nightlife throughout the
hotel. W San Diego: Often imitated, never duplicated; where custom
cocktails, surprise guest DJ’s and celebrity sightings are the norm.
421 W. B St. SD, CA 92101 P: 619.398.3100
www.thewsandiegohotel.com
RUDOLPH A. JOHNSON, III
President and CEO
Neighborhood House Association
For nearly 100 years, the Neighborhood House Association (NHA)
has helped thousands of individuals and families in San Diego
County improve their quality of life by providing vital social services
including employment, healthcare, child, family and senior services.
NHA serves the community through a network of 11 programs in
more than 100 locations throughout the county.
BARONA RESORT
& CASINO
Barona Resort & Casino is “Home of the Free ATM” and
has the loosest slots in San Diego, certified through the
Slot Manufacturer’s Best Payback program. Try your luck at
Barona’s new, state-of-the-art Chipless Table Games Arena
featuring Chipless Roulette, Baccarat, Three-Card Poker,
and Blackjack. For more information, visit Barona.com.
SHARP HEALTHCARE
Sharp HealthCare is San Diego’s most comprehensive health
care delivery system. Recognized for clinical excellence, Sharp
has been widely acclaimed for its commitment to transform the
health care experience through an organization-wide performance
improvement initiative called The Sharp Experience. The Sharp
system includes four acute-care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, two affiliated medical groups, and a health plan. To learn more
about Sharp, visit www.sharp.com.
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CORPORATE
SPOTLIGHTS
THINK BLUE SAN DIEGO
Think Blue is the City of San Diego’s award winning Storm Water
outreach program, and provides education to residents, businesses
and visitors about preventing storm drain pollution, and protecting
our local waterways. The water that enters the storm drain system
is untreated because the City storm drain system and sewer system
are NOT connected. Think Blue encourages everyone to help
prevent pollution. To learn how, please visit www.thinkblue.org.
EL LATINO
El Latino is the No. 1 Hispanic newspaper in San Diego and the
largest Hispanic-owned Spanish-language publication in California.
El Latino takes great pride in being a sponsor of the SDLFF. For
the past 23 years, El Latino’s promise has been to deliver and
engage Hispanic audiences to its valued advertising partners, like
the SDLFF. Congratulations to the SDLFF for another exciting year!
MACY’S
At Macy’s, diversity is not a program or a strategy; it’s a belief and
the core of who we are today. Hosting events and forums that
educate and celebrate—that’s the magic of Macy’s. We are proud
to be a gala sponsor for the 2011 San Diego Latino Film Festival.
Macy’s, the largest retail brand of Macy’s, Inc., delivers fashion and
affordable luxury to customers at more than 800 locations in 45
states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Macy’s
stores and macys.com offer distinctive assortments including the
most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her
and home. Macy’s is known for such epic events as Macy’s 4th of
July Fireworks® and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as
well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows
and celebrity appearances. Building on a 150-year tradition, Macy’s
helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national
charities that make a difference in the lives of our customers.
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AIDA BUSTOS
Director
SANDIEGORED.COM
SanDiegoRed.com is a new site in Spanish serving the San Diego
County-Baja California region. Using state-of-the-art technology, the
site offers quality news stories, videos, photos and blogs on topics
of interest to Latinos. The team is led by respected journalists with
a long history of covering the region. Independently owned, the
site is the Latino on-line partner of The San Diego Union-Tribune,
SignOnSanDiego.com and Enlace.
TOM KARLO
General Manager
KPBS
Available on TV, radio and online, KPBS programs enrich, educate
and inspire our community like no one else in San Diego. To further
engage the Spanish speaking community, KPBS is proud to offer
V-me – a 24 hour digital broadcast service specifically aimed
at satisfying the Latino family’s need for smart, enriching and
educational programming for all ages. Filled with all the sensibilities
of public television, V-me is an alternative to commercial Spanish
language television by offering original productions and specially
adapted public TV hits. Tune it to V-me on digital broadcast channel
15.2 or through Cox Communications (channel 111) and Time
Warner Cable (channel 311).
DOUG MYERS
Executive Director & CEO
The Zoological Society of San Diego
In 1916, the San Diego Zoo was founded and dedicated to the
children of San Diego. Through the decades we have worked
to support our local community through education and outreach
about endangered species and habitats in the world. In addition
to our work protecting species overseas, the San Diego Zoo works
extensively with species in our own backyard, taking a leadership
role in the breeding, release and protection of the California condor.
Our release programs for this species span across the U.S /Mexico
border; generating cooperation between governments and peoples
to protect this important species. In continuation of our community
effort, the San Diego Zoo is proud to support the Latino Film
Festival and its cultural outreach.
THE US GRANT /
GRANT GRILL
A Luxury Collection Hotel
A San Diego icon since 1910, THE US GRANT fuses its storied
history into a palace of contemporary yet classic luxury. An
incomparable escape, each of the 270 guest rooms guarantees a
memorable and distinguished stay. Meanwhile, the hotel’s 22 event
spaces provide an inspirational and versatile backdrop for events.
www.usgrant.net
MEDIA ARTS CENTER SAN DIEGO thanks all of our Festival Sponsors for recognizing the important
work the organization does all year long. SAN DIEGO LATINO FILM FESTIVAL is the organization’s
largest annual fundraiser for programs in the greater San Diego-Tijuana region, such as the TEEN
PRODUCERS PROJECT, D.I.Y NEW MEDIA STUDIO and DIGITAL STORY STATION. Please
remember to support our sponsors and thank them for being a part of our community.
Text “SDFILM” to 90210 for festival updates!
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ACÉRCATE A LOS ANIMALES
sdzsafaripark.org
¡Después de la película, aventúrese en un safari!
AHORRE $5 EN LA COMPRA DEL
BOLETO AFRICA TRAM SAFARI
Presente este cupón en cualquier taquilla del San Diego Zoo Safari Park y ahorre $5
dólares en la compra del boleto Africa Tram Safari. No puede usarse en combinación
con otra oferta, descuento, eventos/atracciones especiales, programa de pases, compra
de boletos por anticipado/internet o membresía del Zoological Society. Duplicaciones
o faxes no se aceptan en la taquilla. Ofertas no son validas para distribución o reventa.
Los precios y horarios están sujetos a cambio sin previo aviso. Derecho a interpretación
final reside con el San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Válido para (6) seis personas por
cupón. Estacionamiento no está incluido. Cupón válido hasta el 31 de julio, 2011.
XAVIER LóPEZ
TRIBUTE
For nearly four decades, Xavier López has been entertaining TV and film audiences
of all ages on the extraordinarily popular Mexican show, “En familia con Chabelo.”
López hosts the family game show in character as “Chabelo,” a mischievous man-child
with wild eyes and boundless energy (with a striking resemblance to Jerry Lewis). A
consummate actor, singer, and comedian, López commands the rapt attention of every
child in the studio and of the millions who watch his show every Sunday morning across
Mexico. Such is the recognition factor of his iconic character that now López simply
goes by “Chabelo,” whether in character or not.
Born in 1935, he got his big break when two well-known Mexican actors (Arturo
Manrique & Ramiro Gamboa) gave him a job as a gofer on their variety show to reward
his curiosity and enthusiasm. While working on a sketch, they offered him the bit part
of “Chabelo.” The fact that he was able to transform that minor character into a phenomenon and keep it fresh for 40 years (and counting) is a testament to his great talent.
During that time, Chabelo was a Pepsi spokesman, worked in theater in New York, and
produced other shows in Mexico such as “La Cuchufleta,” and “La güereja,” and “Algo
más” but “Chabelo” remained a constant in his life.
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Apoyamos a nuestra comunidad de San Diego.
Los concesionarios Ford de San Diego somos orgullosos patrocinadores del
San Diego Latino Film Festival y de sus participantes. En Ford ofrecemos el
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Latin American film is both rich and diverse, as evidenced by the recent success at the
Oscars for Latin American Films. 2010 saw the Argentine film “Secretos de sus ojos” win
the Foreign Language Oscar, and SDLFF has a strong tradition of screening films submitted to the Oscars from Latin American countries. 2011 proves to be no exception with
numerous Oscar submissions to see:
MAL DIA PARA PESCAR (2010, URUGUAY) - p. 56
In this quirky comedy, Jacob van Oppen, the former strongest man on earth, and his manager Orsini, who calls himself “the Prince,” make a good living by traveling around small
South American towns and organizing wrestling exhibitions.
CARANCHO (2011, ARGENTINA) - p. 52
This neo-thriller follows Sosa, the kind of sleazy lawyer who looks for potential clients in
hospitals, and Luján, a beautiful young doctor new to the big city.
LA VIDA DE LOS PECES (2011, CHILE) - p. 59
A travel writer now based in Berlin, Andre appears to be living an exciting international life,
and yet... something has drawn him back home to Santiago.
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EL VUELCO DEL CANGREJO (2011, COLOMBIA) - p. 59
In the isolated village of La Barra, on the Pacific Coast of Colombia, Cerebro, the leader of
an Afro-Colombian community, is in conflict with a landowner wanting to build a hotel on the
beach. Daniel, a stranger, needs a motorboat in order to leave the country.
DEL AMOR Y OTROS DEMONIOS (2011, COSTA RICA) - p. 52
13-year old noble Sierva lives an idle life in a sea side town in this visually stunning film
based on the novel by Gabriel García Marquez (One Hundred Years of Solitude).
HERMANO (2011, VENEZUELA) - p. 55
This engrossing and exciting film follows two teenagers, raised together as brothers in a
slum, struggling to become professional soccer players.
JEWISH LATINO
FILM SHOWCASE
JEWISH LATINO
FILM SHOWCASE
A Celebration of Jewish Latino Filmmakers &/or Films About the Jewish Latino Experience!
Reserve a seat today. Buy a Film or Festival pass!
The San Diego Latino Film Festival is proud to continue its commitment to diversity with
this year’s Jewish Latino Film Showcase. Four feature films, one documentary, and a
short film, offer a glimpse of Jewish Latin America. These are part of a growing body of
films that show a life sometimes secluded from view, and yet always evocative of the Latin
American cultural experience.
In the 1990s, Jewish film protagonists increasingly shed light on the struggles and tragedies of their nations’ political turmoil. In several films, Jewish identity is molded within the
context of a Jewish outsider struggling to balance his or her religious/ethnic identity with FEATURE FILMS
a national identity that constrains Judaism. Their stories suggest that the Latin American
Jewish experience is multi-layered - Jewish in predominantly Catholic lands; frequently TE EXTRANO (Argentina/Mexico) - p. 59
an immigrant; and often further set apart by dietary laws, language, and other cultural 15-year old Javier’s involuntary exile to Mexico after his older brother’s disappearance during
traditions.
Argentina’s Dirty War, causes him to grapple with who he is, who his brother was, and how to
belong in a world that he may never truly inhabit.
In the early 2000s, Jewish-themed films from Mexico, Chile, and Argentina shifted the
paradigm. These films posit that Jewish ethnic identity in Latin America is shaped from LA VIDA UTIL (Uruguay) - p.59
within the microcosm of the Jewish family. A sense of exile remains, but rather than be- Jorge is distraught at the imminent closing of the cinema where he works. Dwindling
ing an “Other” in the greater community, the Jew is the “Other” in his or her own family.
audiences and a lack of funding threaten his job of 25 years, and Jorge must move past his
fear and become the protagonist in his own life. “La Vida Util” is co-presented by the Global
The films presented in this festival help to evolve this conversation. Interestingly, none Film Initiative and is part of the Global Lens 2011 film series. For more information, visit
of these films center on the Jewishness of the protagonist. They demonstrate, perhaps, www.globalfilm.org.
Jewish Latin Americans have found a more comfortable position within the dominant culture. And yet, in each film the subtexts of exile, identity and family are heightened by the ANITA (Argentina) - p. 52
characters’ Jewishness.
Uses the 1992 AMIA bombings as a poignant backdrop for its story of a young woman with
Down syndrome who becomes lost, and in her search for home transforms (and is transWhile reflecting the Jewish experience, these films first and foremost tell stories that are formed by) those she meets.
inextricably Latin American. Like the best of Latin American cinema, they form part of a
rich tapestry created by films that came before and films that accompany them. We hope DOS HERMANOS (Argentia) - p. 53
you enjoy the experience.
Moves beyond the explicit exploration of a Jewish family to expose the inner workings of a
Written by: Ilene Goldman
sibling relationship in flux.
EL ULTIMA VERANO DE LA BOYITA (Spain/Argentina. Director in person!) - p. 59
Jorgelina spends the summer with her father in the country, helping her friend Mario deal with
the secrets of his identity.
NORBERTO APENAS TARDE (Argentina) - p. 57
In his directorial debut, award-winning actor Daniel Hendler (“Lost Embrace”) offers a
hilarious account of a man trying to combat his shyness. After being fired from his job,
Norberto tries his hand at real estate. His new boss suggests he take some personal
affirmation courses. Instead he discovers the theatre and his love and talent for acting.
DOCUMENTARIES
EN LOS PASOS DE ABRAHAM - p. 64
(Mexico. Director in Person!)
Goldberg(Dir.) revisits Jewish Mexico, this time focusing on the relationship of a group of
Veracruz Jews with Jerusalem.
SHORTS
IMAGINING TIJUANA (U.S.A., Director in Person!) - p. 78
Documentary showcasing Tijuana and It’s potential for growth and prosperity.
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PARTIES
SONIDO LATINO
After-Parties at SDLFF 2011!
OPENING PARTY
CLOSING PARTY
Attend one of the must-see screenings on Opening Night! Enjoy fabulous festivities
at the often imitated, but never duplicated W Hotel San Diego! Hosted by Yolanda
S. Walther-Meade, and partnering with Radio Latina 104.5 F.M. Hosted appetizers
between 10 and 11 p.m. Choose from a sultry lounge setup featuring Sol e Mar
playing a Brazilian Music Mix of Bossa Nova, Forro, Axe, Brazilian Pop and Pagode,
followed by Deseo Samba’s sizzling Samba Fusion Routine, Capoeira show and
Limbo Line, as we pay homage to Brazil, the 2011 San Diego Latino Film Festival’s
featured country . Headdress attired dancers and performers available for 10 minute
photo opportunity. Continue dancing to the salsa and bachata tunes spun by LA’s
DJ Evist. Or enjoy Grupo Kanari’s pulsating rock en espanol in the main lobby,
followed by San Diego’s reknowned B-Side Players, serenading us with bilingual
reggae, funk and cumbia! Cruise on up for a breather to The Beach Bar or lounge
poolside on the 2nd floor. VIP Meet & Greet – special guests from the tremendously
creative world of Latino film include Aimee Garcia, Julio Bracho, and the dancing
cast of Go For It! Tickets are $20 for party only or $25 for party ticket and one
opening night film. Entrance includes one hosted drink.
Attend one of the must-see screenings on Closing Night! The U.S. Grant will be the
place to see and be seen! Entertainment abounds, and is topped off with a VIP Meet
& Greet! Proceeds benefit MACSD’s Teen Producers Project!
THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011
9:00 PM - 1:30 AM
at W Hotel San Diego
421 West B Street, San Diego CA 92101
Buy combo film and party tickets ($25) - choose one of four films:
7:00PM El Atentado, 7:30PM Go For It!, 8:00PM Dos Hermanos,
8:30PM Que Se Mueran Los Feos
Saturday, MARCH 19, 2011
9:00 PM - 1:30 AM
Presidential Ballroom at U.S. Grant Hotel
326 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
Saunter into the swanky U.S. Grant, to latin jazz sounds of Grupo Kanari. Hosted
by Yolanda Selene Walther-Meade, sip sweet champagne upon arrival. Enjoy tasty
tray-passed appetizers. Chill, mix and mingle with Festival VIP’s in the
luxurious second floor Foyer, grooving to Supersonic Samba School Axe Style
Music and Dance Choreography. Marvel at the technical precision of US Amateur
Salsa Champions Yukiko and Abraham or the sexy performances of Alma Latina!
Dance in the softly-illuminated Presidential Ballroom to 13-piece salsa band
sensation Rumbankete and one of our featured guest DJs. Special guests include:
Demian and Bruno Bichir, Yareli Arizmendi, Sergio Arau, Jose Yenque, y más!
Tickets are $25 for party only or $30 for party ticket and one closing night film.
Entrance includes one hosted drink.
7:00PM Hidalgo, 7:30PM El Mal Ajeño, 8:00PM Flamenco, Flamenco,
8:30PM Hermano
CENTERPIECE CELEBRATION
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011
9:00 PM - 1:30 AM
at the Westin Gaslamp Quarter’s Ballroom
910 Broadway Circle, San Diego CA 92101
Gala Sponsors and supporters include:
The Westin Gaslamp showcases the Centerpiece Celebration. Dance to the Gypsy
King-style music of Los Reyes del Ritmo! Enjoy Yukiko and Abraham, US Salsa
Amateur Champions. Continue rocking the dance floor with Angel Lebron y Su
Sabor Latino, LA’s 11-piece salsa sensation or bachata to DJ ROMEO! Join SDLFF
Host Yolanda Selene Walther-Meade, and enjoy a special guest Meet and Greet
- Carmen Salinas, and Chabelo of Cartas a Elena, and more! Tickets are $15 for
party only or $20 for party ticket and one centerpiece night film. Entrance includes
one hosted drink.
7:00PM Cartas a Elena, 7:30PM Elvis and Madona, 8:00PM Anita,
8:30PM La Vida De Los Peces
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DOCUMANIA 2011
DOCUMANIA
SDLFF 2011 presents a showcase of the newest
documentary films from throughout Latin America, Mexico, & U.S.
Our documentary section has a new name: Documania! It refers as much to the eclectic slate of 13 films selected
this year - ranging from the humorous (Vuelve a la vida) to the sublime (Nostalgia for the Light) - as it does to the
increased popularity of documentaries in the last decade. Latin American documentary filmmakers are very much
a part of this explosion, and are making films that challenge the conventional notion that documentaries are, well...
boring! In that spirit, this year we have chosen films that are every bit as exciting and absorbing as feature films.
Whether documenting the fight for Ethnic Studies programs in the Tucson school system (Precious Knowledge),
joining an adopted Swedish man in his search for his Colombian birth family (I’m Not a Svensson Anymore), or
chronicling the difficult lives of young urban poets in New York City (To Be Heard), these films will change the way
you see the world and the way you think about documentaries.
- Mario Diaz, Documentary Programmer
Documania Passes Available $35 (Good for any 5 documentaries)
108 (CUCHILLO DE PALO) - p. 64
Costa returns to her native Paraguay 21 years after Stroessner’s fall and delves into
the story of her uncle Rodolfo, a persecuted gay man found dead in his home during
the dictatorship. In trying to unravel the reasons behind his death, what emerges is
an intensely personal and poignant portrait of a man who dreamed of becoming a
dancer in a country mired in oppression.
EL AMBULANTE - p. 64
A festival crowd-pleaser, “El Ambulante” is the story of Daniel Burmeister, an
unknown filmmaker who meanders through the melancholy landscapes of rural
Argentina in his beat-up car making films with his S-VHS video camera and no
budget. Using the local people of these small villages as actors and crew
members, Burmeister then sets out to complete an entire feature film in 30 days and
screen it for the local public with the idea that the true function of art is
to bring communities together.
THE CALLING - p. 64
In 2003, Reverend Philip Scott decided to relocate his small Catholic mission from
St. Petersburg, Florida to his native country of Peru, in order to serve the poor. By
focusing on how their families in the U.S. are affected by their choices, “The Calling”
provides an intimate and honest look at the lives of those who serve God.
CRUZ REYNOSO: SOWING THE SEEDS OF JUSTICE - p. 64
San Diego Premiere. During his extraordinary life, Cruz Reynoso has been one of
those rare individuals who are not only shaped by history, but also make history.
The son of farm workers, Reynoso became the first Latino to sit on the California
Supreme Court and fought discrimination and inequality.
Screening with “The Oak Park Story” (Dir. Valerie Soe, 2008, 22 min., USA), about
a coalition of tenants in Oakland, CA who win a historic settlement against their
exploitative landlord.
EN LOS PASOS DE ABRAHAM - p. 64
This powerful documentary chronicles the spiritual journey of 3 young Mexican men
who decide to convert to orthodox Judaism. The film alternates between Vera Cruz,
where one of the men is beginning the conversion process, and Israel, where the
other two now live among a Mexican Jewish community of converts.
GOD WILLING - p. 64
Founded in 1971 by shadowy messianic figure Jim Roberts, the “Church” or “The
Brotherhood” is a religious sect that shuttles its members from town to town, often
on the run from concerned parents and family members. This documentary offers an
inside look at the group as well as the struggles of families whose children renounce
their past lives and rarely turn back.
NOSTALGIA DE LA LUZ - p. 64
Master director Patricio Guzmán travels 10,000 feet above sea level to the
driest desert on earth for this remarkable documentary. Melding celestial and
earthly quests, this critically-acclaimed film is a breathtaking, moving, and deeply
personal odyssey.
NOT A SVENSSON ANYMORE - p. 65
Emilio Cuesta was born in Colombia but adopted by the Svenssons, who took him to
Sweden and raised him there. Now a young man, Emilio wants to know more about
his background and returns to Colombia to look for his biological father.
Screening with “Waiting for the L” (2008, 19 min), about an unlikely duo of musicians
- one Romanian, the other Dominican - who play together on the NY subways despite
not speaking a common language.
PRECIOUS KNOWLEDGE - p. 65
World Premiere Lawmakers in Tuscon, Arizona have recently proposed legislature
attempting to remove Ethnic Studies programs from public schools, stating that they
propagate racist ideology. Step inside one of the classes and meet the students that
now have vastly improved grades, a growing understanding of their own cultural
identity, and a new sense of purpose, as well as the brilliant and caring teachers who
inspire them.
SEGUIR SIENDO: CAFE TACVBA - p. 65
Three years in the making, this first-ever documentary about the Mexican supergroup
Café Tacvba captures revealing, behind-the-scenes moments of the quartet during
several world tours and recording sessions.
TIJUANEADOS ANONIMOS - p. 65
Meet the members of “Tijuanados Anonymous,” a 12 step program in which
people from Tijuana come together to discuss their frustration with the growing
dangers as well as absurdities of life in Tijuana. Topics include makeshift car repair,
environmentally hazardous urban sprawl, and the violence that is overtaking the city.
TO BE HEARD - p. 65
Karina, Pearl and Anthony are three New York teenagers in a radical poetry
workshop called Power Writing. Putting pen to paper they’re able to imagine a future
where fathers aren’t in jail, mothers aren’t abusive and college isn’t something you
only see on TV.
VUELVE A LA VIDA - p. 65
Named after a ceviche that cures hangovers, “Vuelve a la Vida” is a fun romp that
takes us back to the heyday of Acapulco in the 1970’s. The story centers around
“Perro Largo,” a charming scuba diver who led a legendary shark hunt in 1975, and
his wife Robyn, a glamorous model from NY who gave up her life to be with him.
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CINEMA BRASILEIRO
CINEMA
BRASILEIRO
A Celebration of Recent Brazilian Cinema
The Consulate General of Brazil in Los Angeles has sought throughout the years to
promote awareness about the cultural and artistic importance of Brazilian cinema
worldwide. Through the participation in local festivals, such as the San Diego Latino
Film Festival, the organization of public and private screenings, as well as the
promotion of lectures with filmmakers and cinema instructors, the Consulate of Brazil
has had the opportunity to show to the U.S. recent trends of Brazilian cinema.
In 2010, Brazilian movie industry increased its share in the world film market by 30%,
establishing itself among the most competitive in the world. Today, Brazil not only has
excellent directors, actors and screenwriters, but also possesses a higher capacity in
production, studios, site locations, labs and highly qualified work force.
The increase of Brazil’s participation in film festivals worldwide is evidence of the
quality and the international respect paid to Brazilian filmmakers. With a special,
creative, and passionate way of telling stories, Brazilian films have received important
international awards, such as Oscars, Golden Globes, and Golden Bears.
by José Alfredo Graça Lima, Consul General of Brazil in Los Angeles
MUITA CALMA NESSA HORA - p. 56
In this comedy, three young friends, Tita, Mari, and Annie, are faced with challenging
situations in their lives. In order to clear their heads, they decide to spend a weekend
at the beach.
ELVIS E MADONA - p. 54
One of the most unique romantic comedies to emerge in years, Elvis & Madona is a
colorful crowd-pleaser set in Rio de Janeiro’s lively neighborhood of Copacabana.
OLHOS AZUIS - p. 57
Before his retirement on his last day of work, Marshall, JFK airport’s Chief Immigration
Officer, detains a group of Latin Americans and subjects them to a series of
humiliating and dangerous situations.
Supported by
BESOURO - p. 52
When Capoeira expert Master Alipio is murdered by a white plantation owner, his disciple,
Besouro, flees to the jungle to prepare for the battle to come. There, he has magical powers
bestowed upon him by the spirits and animals of the jungle.
PAULISTA - p. 57
From award-winning director Roberto Moreira, Paulista is the story of three young people in
search of love amid the frantic pace of São Paulo. What will a relationship unearth of their
unspoken past, and can they dare hope for a happy future?
LUZ NAS TREVAS - p. 55
The story of the legendary bandit Red Light and his son All or Nothing, the cut-rate outlaw
worshiped by women.
STOLEN DREAMS - p. 58
This is the hopeful and bittersweet story of three girls living in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro.
Seventeen-year old Jessica is a single mother who lives with her daughter and her bicycle
repairman grandfather. She and her two best friends have turned to prostitution to survive.
But despite their difficult lives, they insist on doing what most girls their age do - having fun,
falling in love and dreaming about the future.
SHORTS
Bailao - p. 74
Secret Friend - p. 75
Ensolorado - p. 75
Pode Piorar - p. 75
Josue o pe de macaxeira - p. 75
Projeto Silencio - p. 75
Rio de Mulheres - p. 75
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PARA LA
FAMILIA
PARA LA FAMILIA
Fun for the Entire Family - March 10-20, 2011
Come join SDLFF 2011 for these Para la Familia screenings!
FAMILY FAIR
Dora the Explorer ‘Live’ Appearance & Screening
18th Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival presents….
Dora the Explorer & Go Diego, Go!
Sunday, March 13th at 11:00 AM at Ultrastar Mission Valley Cinema Hazard Center
(7510 Hazard Center Dr., San Diego, CA 92108).
The beloved children’s stars step off the red carpet into the theatre lobby to meet
their fans. Get your picture taken with Dora and Diego, & watch their shows on
the Big Screen during this special NICK JR. family presentation presented by
NICKELODEON.
Tickets for Dora and Friends screening will be priced at $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for
kids 2– 3, and free for children under 2. Tickets can be purchased at Ultrastar
Mission Valley Hazard Center box office after March 1st or in advance online
at www.sdlatinofilms.com.
FEATURE FILMS
PLUMIFEROS - p. 57
Argentina’s family animated feature film comes to San Diego. All ages.
OTRA PELICULA DE HUEVOS Y UN POLLO - p. 57
Starring Bruno Bichir & Angelica Vale. Animated feature. Ages 7 & up.
THE RUNWAY - p. 58
Starring Demian Bichir. Live action feature. Ages 7 & up.
SPECIAL PRICING
$35.00 Family Price includes tickets for 2 Adults and 2 Children for
all 4 PARA LA FAMILIA screenings.
Dora the Explorer ‘Live’ Appearance & Screening tickets will be priced at
$5.00 for adults / $3.00 for kids 2-13 / free for children under 2.
Special episodes (in English) on the BIG SCREEN from NICK JR. including: Fresh
Beat Band: “Singin’ In The Rain”, Bubble Guppies “Call a Clambulance!” &
Dora the Explorer “Dora’s Pegaso Adventure”.
PRESENTED BY:
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ARTE LATINO
The 18th Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival presents
ARTE LATINO 2011
MARCH 10-20
at Maria Maria Restaurant (1370 Frazee Rd. in Hazard Center)
Great Artists, Live Music, Drink Specials, great food y más!
Special guest artists include famed Santana/Maria Maria award-winning artists
Michael Rios and Irene Carranza.
Other guest artists include world renowned artists Santos Orellena (Honduras),
Vanessa Mejia (Colombia), Manuel Avendano (Mexico), Gloria Muriel (Mexico),
Talento Hispano (South/Central America), La Onda Arte Latino (Baja Artists),
nationally syndicated editorial cartoonist and the creator of the daily comic strip La
Cucaracha, Lalo Alcaraz; and, award-winning author, speaker, screen writer and
humanitarian, Victor Villasenor.
Visit www.sdlatinofilm.com or La Onda Art on FaceBook for daily updates on guest
artist and live music schedules; as well as information on drink and food specials
at Maria Maria Restaurant.
www.mariamariarestaurants.com
www.mvrios.com
www.irenecarranza.com
www.santosfineartgalleries.com
www.vanessamejia.com
www.manuelstudio.com
www.gloriamuriel.com
Talento Hispano (FaceBook)
La Onda Arte Latino (La Onda Art) on FaceBook
www.victorvillasenor.com
www.laloalcaraz.com
Arte Latino is being Curated by Andy Gonzalez at La Onda Arte Latino
PREMIO CORAZóN
FRANK “CESCO” PAMIES
Artist, Sculptor, Educator
Cesco grew up in the back of a ceramic studio located in Los Angeles, CA. Born
into a family rich in artists and artisans Cesco was exposed to and fell in love with
art at a young age. His artistic interests led him to study photography in high school
and college. His talent in photography resulted in being recruited by Walt Disney
Imagineering as a Production/Documentation Photographer. While working at
Disney Cesco learned how to make various types of molds and cast items in
materials such as plaster, fiberglass, metals and a variety of plastics.
Cesco currently lives in Los Angeles and owns and operated Cesco’s Muertos.
Cesco’s Muertos manufactures and distributes a line of Paint It Yourself Chicano
Folk Art products. You can find these products along with Cesco’s original artwork
in stores and galleries throughout California, Arizona, Nevada and online at www.
cesco.etsy.com and www.cescosmuertos.com. Cesco participates in gallery shows
and art festivals throughout Southern California and teaches folk art workshops
in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange and San Diego Counties on a bimonthly
basis. Cesco’s workshops focus on traditional Mexican iconography and craft and
are offered in both adult and children’s formats.
Cesco’s goal is to spread the gift of creativity and art to everyone he meets and
his current focus is on creating art from discarded and recycled materials (Trash to
Treasures). Samples of his recycled artwork can be found in publications such as
Day Of The Dead Crafts and locations like Olvera Street in downtown Los Angeles.
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AWARD CATEGORIES
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE Best Narrative Feature
Best Documentary Feature
Best Animated Feature
Best Narrative Short
Best Documentary Short
Best Animated Short
SANDIEGO.COM Best Local Film
Best Youth Produced Film
Best Student Film
Best Experimental Film
Venemovies Audience Choice Award (Best Feature)
Venemovies Audience Choice Award (Best Feature Documentary)
FILM JURY
Alejandro Springall
Hebe Tabachnik
Sergio Ulloa
Ricardo Arnaiz
Greg Durbin
AWARD SPONSORS
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
ARTE LATINO
MATT BONNER
Matt Bonner is a graphic artist and designer from London whose work ranges
from product packaging, branding and arts promotion to mixed media collage
work and analog photography. He predominantly produces print work for
arts and music events promotion in London and enjoys working with smaller
businesses and charitable organizations. His company, English Breakfast
is growing strong and also allows him to promote his other passion, DJ-ing
vintage 50’s rhythm ‘n’ blues and soul 7 inch records.
“The contest was a great opportunity to combine my love of graphic art with
my interest in film. After discovering what the San Diego Latino Film Festival
was about, I was also confident that I could relate my visual style with the
event and come up with something relevant and strong for its identity. I knew
I wanted to conjure up that fiery passionate Latin spirit (!) which is where the
fire and love imagery and color scheme came from. I also wanted to give
the poster a retro feel, almost homemade, in homage to the Tercer Cine
Movement as well as modern independent cinema, which is where the idea
for the vintage camera and film reel came from. I am a huge fan of New Latin
Cinema, particularly from Mexico, so it’s an honor to have my work used to
promote it.”
Matt Bonner
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POSTER FINALISTS
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CINE GAY ‘11
CINE GAY
Celebrating six years of showcasing LGBT programming
San Diego Latino Film Festival continues its mission to help correct the often distorted
images seen on television and in movies by presenting a landmark year of its Cine
Gay Showcase.
Challenging the historical exclusion of under-represented communities in the media,
the festival takes advantage of the opportunity of this showcase to highlight experiences of gay life in different corners of the world, underlining the universal experience
as well as the unique expressions of the Latin LGBT community.
CINE GAY HIGHLIGHTS
80 EGUNEAN - p. 52
The life of Axun, an 80 year old rural housewife from the Basque countryside, is turned
upside down when she runs into a woman whom she had an intense childhood friendship and had even shared a kiss.
EL ULTIMO VERANO DE LA BOYITA - p. 59
From the director of “Hermanas” comes a new film. Set in the countryside of Argentina, this film is a melancholy meditation on leaving childhood for the complicated
world of adolescence.
EL NIÑO PEZ - p. 57
Lala, a teenager from the most exclusive suburban neighborhood in Argentina is in love
with the Guayi, the 20 year old Payaguayan maid working at her place. With beautiful
cinematography and elements of magical realism, this film is not to be missed.
PAULISTA - p. 57
Paulista is the story of three young people in search of love amid the frantic pace of São
Paulo. What will a realationship unearth of their unspoken past, and can they hope for a
happy future?
ELVIS AND MADONA - p. 54
The lives of a beautiful biker babe and a tall, blond, drag performer intertwine in this
vibrant Rio-set romantic comedy.
108 CUCHILLO DE PALO - p. 64
Costa returns to her native Paraguay 21 years after Stroessner’s fall and delves into the
story of her uncle Rodolfo, a persecuted gay man found dead in his home during the
dictatorship.
CINE GAY SHORTS PROGRAM - p. 74
90 minute collection of 6 shorts from around the world that focus on lesbian and gay life.
TODO LO QUE TU QUIERAS - p. 59
Dafne is deeply distressed when her mother dies. Not ready to accept the loss, she
asks her father, Leo, to pretend to be her mother. Demonstrating the power of unconditional love, Leo sublimates his own identity to the point of almost losing it entirely.
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The RAGE Monthly, and our beautiful hostess Franceska.
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GOD WILLING - p. 64
Feature Film. GOD WILLING is a powerful exploration of a 35-year-old
American religious sect known as “The Church.” It also outlines the struggles of
families whose children turn away from them to become “Brothers” and “Sisters” in
the group, renouncing their past lives and the world – often, without ever turning back.
Directed by Evangeline Griego.
CRUZ REYNOSO-SOWING THE SEEDS OF JUSTICE - p. 64
Feature Documentary. During his extraordinary life, Cruz Reynoso has been one of
those rare individuals who are not only shaped by history, but also make history. The
son of farm workers, Reynoso became the first Latino to sit on the California Supreme
Court and fought discrimination and inequality. “Sowing the Seeds of Justice” is a
compelling portrait of one of America’s unsung heroes and the turbulent times in which
he lived. Screening with “The Oak Park Story” (Dir. Valerie Soe, 2008, 22 min., USA),
about a coalition of tenants in Oakland, CA who win a historic settlement against their
exploitative landlord.
PRECIOUS KNOWLEDGE (WORLD PREMIERE) - p. 65
English. Feature Documentary. Disenfranchised high school seniors become academic warriors and community leaders in Tucson’s embattled Ethnic Studies classes
while state lawmakers attempt to eliminate the program. Directed by Ari Palos.
SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 10:30 AM
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local PBS station KPBS, or want feedback from funders, filmmakers and local PBS executives? Come and pitch your idea to us! Screen a trailer and get feedback before submitting it
anywhere.
If you have a project you feel is suitable for PBS, you should not miss the opportunity to have
a personal 10-minute pitch session with Luis Ortiz, Managing Director of LPB,
Evangeline Griego, LPB funded Producer/Director of God Willing, and John Decker, Director
of Programming for KPBS
In order to take advantage of this opportunity, contact Chris Anderson, 619-230-1938 x 103
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A celebration of literary and historical films from all over Latin America.
When the theater goes dark and the lights begin to flicker on the big screen,
prepare to be taken back to yesteryear, or to be transported to page one of your
favorite novel…
EL ATENTADO - p. 52
“The Attempt Dossier” tells the story of Arnulfo Arroyo, a young terrorist who in
1897 attempts to assassinate Mexican dictator Porfirio Díaz.
DEL AMOR Y OTROS DEMONIOS - p. 52
13-year old noble Sierva lives an idle life in a sea side town in this visually stunning film based on the novel by Gabriel García Marquez (“One Hundred Years of
Solitude”).
BESOURO - p. 52
When Capoeira expert Master Alipio is murdered by a white plantation owner, his
disciple, Besouro, flees to the jungle to prepare for the battle to come.
CHICOGRANDE - p. 53
Chicogrande was a compadre and loyal supporter of Pancho Villa. Set during
the Mexican revolution of 1916, this fierce western follows the exploits of Villa
and Chicogrande as they flee into the mountains after the failed invasion of New
Mexico.
CIUDAD EN ROJO - p. 53
Based on the novel “Bertillón 166” by José Soler Puig, this film is set in the late
1950’s in Santiago de Cuba, one of the main supply cities of the rebels led by
Fidel Castro.
HIDALGO - p. 55
From his jail cell at Chihuahua’s Military Hospital, Hidalgo begins to remember moments
of his life, particularly his tenure as Parish Priest in the town of San Felipe Torres Mochas where he translated and produced the stage play “Tartuffe” by Moliere.
JOSE MARTI: EL OJO DEL CANARIO - p. 56
The formative years of Cuban national hero José Julián Martí Pérez are explored in
Fernando Pérez’s handsome, robust historical epic, set during the 1860s in colonial
Havana.
LISANKA - p. 56
Set in a rural village on the eve of the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis tells the story of
Lisanka, a young Cuban girl who cannot choose between her two suitors, Sergio and
Aurelio.
LA MIRADA INVISIBLE - p. 56
Set during the inception of the military dictatorship in Argentina, “The Invisible Eye”
paints an engrossing portrait of Maria Teresa, a repressed teacher at a Buenos Aires
private school.
TE EXTRANO - p. 59
Director Fabián Hofman’s moving, semi-autobiographical story depicts one Jewish family
caught in Argentina’s military dictatorship during the 1970’s.
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With all the excitement over our celebrity guests and the great international
roster of films, it’s easy to forget that the festival is MEDIA ARTS CENTER
SAN DIEGO’s largest fundraiser for its year round programming that empowers
local youth to use digital media technology. We hope that you will come out to
support this program of films written, directed, and produced by our youth.
MEDIA ARTS CENTER SAN DIEGO is proud to present YOUTH VISIONS
2011 – an eclectic array of socially conscious documentaries and experimental
shorts from media centers and schools throughout the country. In this program,
young filmmakers from around the world lend their perspectives to important
social issues such as immigration, racism and community violence that are
directly affecting their neighborhoods, homes, schools, and lives.
TPP funding from City of San Diego Commission for Arts & Culture, Marine Corps Community
Services MCRD San Diego, San Diego Foundation, California Arts Council - Youth Education in
the Arts, Starbucks Foundation, Adobe Youth Voices, and Bank of America.
YOUTH
VISIONS
STAND UP FOR HAITI
2010, 6 min., USA, English
This music video reminds us of the power of youth in creating positive social awareness.
PAPER GARDEN
2010, 7 min., ARMENIA, Armenian with English subtitles
A young boy rallies his community to turn his paper garden dream to reality.
TOXIC SOIL BUSTERS
The Toxic Soil Busters are out to eradicate lead paint waste, one household at a time.
SXABUE’S UMBILICAL CORD
2010, 8 min., COLOMBIA, Spanish with English subtitles
Indigenous rights are defended by a grassroots group called the Indigenous Guard, which
helps Colombian communities prosper and grow.
IMAGE OF CONTAMINATION
A young woman leads a community to demand justice against a military base that has
created an environmental mess.
FILMS
WED 3/16 6:30PM S1
AISA’S INTERVIEW
A young woman talks about her experience in crossing the border from San Diego
and studying in Tijuana, Mexico.
DIVIDING LINE
The San Diego/Tijuana border is demystified through photographs in this
well-done piece.
BORDER ART
Art curator Andy Gonzalez explains his love for art and how it can be used
to create bridges between cultures.
LIVING IN TIJUANA
Jody is an American filmmaker living in Tijuana who talks about both the
triumphs and challenges of living in Mexico.
IN BETWEEN: THE STORY OF OSCAR
(2010, 4 min., USA, English)
The story of a young man trying to change his undocumented status to
become a legal U.S. resident.
THE HISTORY OF MY FAMILY
Marcos recounts the story of his family and their struggle to come to the United States.
IN THIS LIFE NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE
At a crossroads in his life, David tries to make sense of his difficult life growing up in the
streets of America.
HANDS OF LOVE
2010, 7 min., Kibera, Africa, English Subtitles
African youth create a group to help address the sanitation issues in the slums
of Kibera, Africa.
CLOUD FACTORY
A young woman comes to a realization and finds out the truth about the cloud factory.
BIKEROWAVE
A bike, a crash and the bike collective that got him back on the road.
THE GARDENER
A Japanese gardener discusses his work and his family.
LOS ANGELES I’M YOURS
Los Angeles artist discusses his work and advice on working as a professional artist.
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District Representative William Syms discusses his job as a public servant for
Congressman Adam Schiff.
MIS MANOS
The story of a woman’s hands and their lifelong journey to create a better
life for her children.
CONCRETE DIVA
A female cement finisher deals with the difficulties of being a woman in
a male dominated industry.
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2011 FREE Student Outreach Screenings
MARCH 15 - 18, 2011
SCREENING SCHEDULE
All Screenings at UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center
TU CINE Student Screenings, in conjunction with the 18th Annual San Diego Latino
Film Festival, cordially invite you to view films created by up and coming Latino filmmakers! This is a fabulous opportunity for students and educators to experience local and
international cinema. Films are appropriate for middle school, high school, and college
audiences. The goal is to engage and encourage student dialogue about entertaining
and educational films, and careers in filmmaking and digital media.
Tuesday (March 15, 10AM)
THE RUNWAY - p. 58
Recommended for middle & high school students.
All Screenings at UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center. Morning screenings are from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and are FREE. Students and staff are asked to
arrive at 9:30 a.m. for check-in.
Thursday (March 17, 10AM)
YOUTH VISIONS - p. 77
Works by teens throughout the U.S. and around the world, recommended for high schools.
Wednesday (March 16, 10AM)
TO BE HEARD - p. 65
Recommended for high school students.
Friday (March 18, 10AM)
PRECIOUS KNOWLEDGE - p. 65
A documentary film recommended for high school students.
Presented By:
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NARRATIVE
FEATURES
80 EGUNEAN
THUR 3/10 / 9:45 / S2
SUN 3/13 / 10:30 / S1
TUE 3/15 / 8:30 / S1
Dir. Jon Garaño
2010, 104 min., Spain
Basque w/ English Subtitles
SDSU film school alumni and 2009 SDLFF Best Narrative Short Film
award winner, Jon Garaño returns to San Diego with his touching first
feature. The film follows Axun, an 80 year-old rural housewife from the
Basque countryside, whose life is turned upside down when she runs into
a woman with whom she had an intense childhood friendship and had
even shared a kiss. The two women happen to be at the same hospital
while caring for ailing family members. Will their reunion be the beginning
of a new love in their lives? Winner at San Sebastian Film Festival 2010.
DEL AMOR Y OTROS DEMONIOS
13-year old noble Sierva lives an idle life in a sea side town in this
visually stunning film based on the novel by Gabriel García Marquez
(“One Hundred Years of Solitude”). After she is bitten by a rabid dog, the
local bishop becomes convinced she is possessed and locks her in a
convent. But the young priest charged with caring for her soon finds
himself tormented with love in this magic realism-infused period drama
from first-time director, Hilda Hidalgo, co-starring Demian Alcazar
(“La Ley de Herodes”).
WED 3/16 / 8:00 / S6
SUN 3/20 / 1:30 / S7
Dir. Marcos Carnevale
2009, 104 min., Argentina
Spanish w/ English Subtitles
Anita is a young Argentine woman with Down Syndrome from the Jewish
community in Buenos Aires. She lives with her loving family above a store founded
by her late father. When a prearranged meeting with her mother goes awry, Anita
gets lost in the city while looking for her. This is the heart-warming story of how
Anita receives help and care from strangers, as she learns to care for herself while
touching the lives of others. Starring Academy Award-winner Norma Aleandro
(“The Official Story”).
THUR 3/10 / 7:00 / S7
FRI 3/18 / 4:00 / S7
SAT 3/19 / 11:00 / S6
Dir. Jorge Fons
2010, 120 min., Mexico
“The Attempt Dossier” tells the story of Arnulfo Arroyo, a young terrorist
who in 1897 attempts to assassinate Mexican dictator Porfirio Díaz. During
a parade, Arroyo hurls himself angrily at Díaz, armed with a rock. This film
tells the story of his subsequent arrest and imprisonment. Starring Daniel
Gimenez Cacho (“Arrancame la Vida”).
BESOURO
SAT 3/12 / 8:00 / S6
FRI 3/18 / 9:30 / S7
Dir. Hilda Hidalgo
2009, 95 min., Colombia/Costa Rica
ANITA
EL ATENTADO
MON 3/14 / 7:00 / S7
THUR 3/17 / 9:45 / S2
SUN 3/20 / 11:00 / S7
Dir. João Daniel Tikhomiroff
2010, 95 min., Brazil
Portuguese w/ Spanish Subtitles
When Capoeira expert Master Alipio is murdered by a white plantation
owner, his disciple, Besouro, flees to the jungle to prepare for the battle
to come. There, he has magical powers bestowed upon him by the spirits
and animals of the jungle. Set in Brazil’s northern province of Bahia in the
1920’s, and based on the life of a legendary Capoeira fighter from Bahia,
“Besouro” spins a fantastic tale of a young Brazilian man of African descent
in search of his mission.
CARANCHO
SUN 3/20 / 7:00 / S7
Dir. Pablo Trapero
This neo-thriller follows Sosa, the kind of sleazy lawyer who looks for
potential clients in hospitals, and Luján, a beautiful young doctor new to
the big city. Their love story kicks off one night when Luján and Sosa meet
in the street. She’s trying to save a man’s life; he wants him on his client
portfolio. Starring Ricardo Darín (Oscar winner “El secreto de sus ojos”)
and directed by Pablo Trapero (“Leonera”). Argentina’s official submission
to the 2011 Academy Awards.
CARTAS A ELENA
WED 3/16 / 7:00 / S7
SUN 3/20 / 3:00 / S1
Dir. Llorent Barajas
2010, 115 min., USA
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From the Chihuahua region of Mexico comes this beautifully-shot coming
of age story of the adopted son of the local mailman and the community he
seeks to heal. When his adopted father falls ill, Theo takes over the local
mail route and hatches a plan to transform the sorrows of his village by
changing the news coming from “el norte” from sad to optimistic. Starring
television and film legends Carmen Salinas, Irma Durantes, and Javier
López (“Chabelo”).
NARRATIVE
FEATURES
CHICOGRANDE
SAT 3/12 / 7:00 / S7
TUE 3/15 / 5:00 / S2
SAT 3/19 / 1:30 / S7
DOS HERMANOS
Dir. Felipe Cazals
Chicogrande was a compadre and loyal supporter of Pancho Villa. Set
during the Mexican revolution of 1916, this fierce western follows the
exploits of Villa and Chicogrande as they flee into the mountains after the
failed invasion of New Mexico, with the American troops hot on their heels.
Directed by veteran Mexican filmmaker Felipe Cazals (“Canoa”), this epic
film was influenced by the likes of John Ford. Starring Damián Alcazár (“La
ley de Herodes”).
CIUDAD EN ROJO
SAT 3/12 / 10:15 / S6
SUN 3/13 / 2:30 / S2
Dir. Rebeca Chávez
2009, 100 min., Cuba
THUR 3/10 / 8:00 / S6
SAT 3/12 / 1:00 / S6
THUR 3/17 / 6:00 / S6
Dir. Daniel Burman
Often referred to as the “Woody Allen of Latin America,” Burman (“Family Law,”
“Empty Nest”) returns to the SDLFF with this dark comedy about a rivalry between
aging siblings. Marcos and Susana are unable to heal the old wounds festering
within them after the death of their mother. When Susana sells their mother’s flat,
she deprives her brother of the home where he had cared for their mother his whole
life. But Marcos’ need to start living again surfaces when his sister forces him to
leave Buenos Aires for Uruguay.
EL EFECTO TEQUILA
SUN 3/13 / 7:00 / S7
SAT 3/19 / 10:30 / S1
Dir. Leon Serment
Based on the novel “Bertillón 166” by José Soler Puig, this film is set in the
late 1950’s in Santiago de Cuba, one of the main supply cities of the rebels
led by Fidel Castro. Rebeca Chavez’s debut depicts the insurrection,
rebelliousness and also the solidarity in Santiago de Cuba during the
clandestine struggle of the urban fighters against Batista’s dictatorship.
“The Tequila Effect” is a story of love and corruption set in the 1990’s. José Fierro
is an ambitious young stock broker who yields to the temptation of an apparent
Mexican economic boom, which will lead to national disaster. He becomes involved
in dangerous and illicit deals that will have drastic consequences in his personal life,
in this drama from Mexico. Starring Juan Carlos Colombo (“5 días sin Nora”) and
Karla Souza (“From Prada to Nada”).
LOS COLORES DE LA MONTAÑA
ELITE
SAT 3/12 / 12:00 / S2
THUR 3/17 / 4:00 / S7
SUN 3/20 / 8:00 / S6
Dir. Carlos César Arbeláez
2010, 90 min., Panama/Colombia
Set in La Pradera, a remote region of the mountains of Colombia, Carlos
Cesar Arbelaez’s heart-warming debut feature tells the story of life in this
poor farming community, caught between the guerrilla fighters and Army
troops, all seen through the eyes of a young boy who dreams of becoming
a soccer player. Winner of the New Directors Award at the 2010 San
Sebastian Film Festival.
DESAFIO
FRI 3/11 / 10:15 / S6
SAT 3/19 / 3:30 / S6
Dir. Andrés Ramírez
2010, 106 min., Puerto Rico
After 20 years in prison, the most dangerous and powerful drug dealer of the
Caribbean manages to escape. Unable to trust his own police force, the Governor
creates a special task force called “Elite”- a group of incorruptible officers from
different countries of Latin America. José Yenque stars in this high-octane action
film from Puerto Rico.
SUN 3/13 / 7:30 / S2
THU 3/17 / 10:15 / S6
Dir. Julio Bracho, Jorge Luquín
“Challenge” is the action-packed story of Rogelio Ramírez (Ari Brickman),
a professional stock car driver in Mexico who is competing for the
championship. Herdez Quaker, the winning team from last season, makes
Rogelio an offer to join its ranks and earn a chance to race abroad. But
new opportunities come at a price. Now Rogelio is trapped in a fast-paced
world of dubious characters and shady deals, desperate to get back to the
people who supported him unconditionally. Co-starring Rocio Verdejo and
Rebecca de Alba.
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NARRATIVE
FEATURES
ELVIS & MADONA
SAT 3/12 / 9:45 / S2
WED 3/16 / 7:30 / S2
Dir. Marcelo Laffitte
Portuguese w/English Subtitles
The lives of a beautiful biker babe and a tall, blond, drag performer intertwine in this
vibrant Rio de Janeiro-set romantic comedy. Elvis is an aspiring young photographer
delivering pizzas to make ends meet. Madona’s plans for a spectacular drag show
have just been dashed when her rotten, sometime lover steals all her money. When
they meet by chance, Elvis and Madona’s unlikely love will help them chase their
dreams and deal with the obstacles that arise along the way.
FLAMENCO, FLAMENCO
In 1996, Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Carlos Saura released “Flamenco,”
the seminal performance film about the vibrant style of music and dance from
southern Spain. It became an unparalleled hit. 14 years later, he decided to bring
together the same crew (including cinematographer Vittorio Storaro -- “Apocalypse
Now”) to construct a masterful follow-up, this time focusing on the current trends of
the musical genre.
La Fuga is a light-hearted comedy about commitment and new horizons. Filmed in the
breathtaking mountains of Puerto Rico where the Orama family resides, a wedding
is approaching and everyone is full of excitement for the couple. The day before the
wedding Isabel decides she will run away and leave her husband to be, Gerardo, at
the altar.
GATOS VIEJOS
Isadora, 70, discovers that her mind is quickly fading. At an apparently relaxed dinner
table, she will desperately try to hide her state from her daughter, a demanding
woman who awaits any sign of senility in order to swindle her out of money and
property. Sebastián Silva’s follow-up to the acclaimed “La nana,” this black comedy
also features a hilarious supporting performance by that film’s award-winning star
Catalina Saavedra.
FRI 3/11 / 7:30 / S2
TUE 3/15 / 10:15 / S6
SUN 3/20 / 10:30 / S1
After serving time for manslaughter, Chuco returns from prison to the cold
and rusted steel town of Scranton, Pa. His crime was one of the most horrific
imaginable: the murder of his sons’ mother. Ten years later, Chuco must now
grapple with avoiding his vengeful son, and trying to be the father he never was.
Written by its star, Manny Pérez (“Bella,” “Washington Heights”).
FRI 3/11 / 5:00 / S2
SAT 3/12 / 8:30 / S1
Dir. Pedro Peirano, Sebastián Silva
2010, 99 min., Chile
GESTACION
Dir. William Wedig
2010, 77 min., USA., English
SUN 3/13 / 4:00 / S7
WED 3/16 / 5:00 / S2
Dir. Edmundo H. Rodríguez
2010, 77 min.
TUE 3/15 / 6:00 / S6
SAT 3/19 / 8:00 / S6
Dir. Carlos Saura
2010, 90 min., Spain
FORGED
LA FUGA
SAT 3/12 / 2:30 / S2
SAT 3/19 / 5:00 / S2
Dir. Esteban Ramírez
2010, 91 min, Costa Rica
The director of “Caribe” returns to San Diego with this tender love story between
teenagers from different social backgrounds. Jesse is a bright young student from a
poor barrio in Costa Rica who attends a conservative Catholic school. Teo, is a sweet
but immature adolescent who comes from an upper-middle class family. A chance
encounter will lead them to experience their first love, which will be put to
the test in a most unexpected way.
GO FOR IT!
THUR 3/10 / 7:30 / S2
Dir. Carmen Marron
In this high-energy, coming-of-age tale, feisty college student Carmen spends her
days working and her nights wowing underground club crowds with her dancing.
But an opportunity to win admission to a prestigious dance school forces Carmen to
choose between fulfilling her obligations to her family and urban community or
moving on to a brighter but uncertain future.
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NARRATIVE
FEATURES
HABANA EVA
THUR 3/10 / 6:00 / S6
SAT 3/12 / 4:00 / S7
THUR 3/17 / 8:00 / S6
JOSE MARTI: EL OJO DEL CANARIO
FRI 3/11 / 8:00 / S6
SAT 3/12 / 1:30 / S7
Dir. Fina Torres
2010, 106 min., Venezuela/Cuba
In a Havana shaken by Fidel’s retirement, a young seamstress, trapped in a
sweatshop job, dreams of designing beautiful dresses. Frustrated by her lazy, though
adorable Cuban boyfriend, she meets a sophisticated ex-patriot Cuban-Venezuelan
who dazzles her with a glamorous future. After many deceptions and surprises, Eva
has to choose between the two men she loves. Hers is an unexpected decision... a
humorous metaphor of Cuba’s options for the future. Directed by Fina Torres, co-writer
of “From Prada to Nada.”
HERMANO
SUN 3/13 / 12:00 / S2
WED 3/16 / 9:30 / S7
SAT 3/19 / 8:30 /S1
Dir. Fernando Perez
2009, 120 min., Cuba
“On a daily basis I am in danger of giving my life for my country and for my duty ...
I know how to die, but my beliefs will not die…” - José Martí. The formative years
of Cuban national hero José Julián Martí Pérez are explored in Fernando Pérez’s
handsome, robust historical epic, set during the 1860s in colonial Havana. Martí,
The Eye of the Canary follows “El Apóstol” from the age of 9 to 17, as he is played
with deep conviction by Raúl Pérez Ureta as he experiences firsthand the often
brutal inequalities of Spanish colonial rule, and feels the fire of injustice rise within
him. Through patient detail, Pérez charts the changing spiritual tide and dawning
political consciousness within Martí. It is said that every Cuban has their own Martí;
Perez’s majestic, generous film is an invitation to both discover and rediscover.
LISANKA
Dir. Marcel Rasquin
2010, 97 min., Venezuela
This engrossing and exciting film follows two teenagers, raised together as brothers
in a slum, struggling to become professional soccer players. The opportunity of their
lives arrives when a scout from a renowned professional club invites them to a tryout.
But the hard reality of life in the slums and sudden tragedy threaten to derail their
future. They will have to make the most important decision of their lives and choose
what is more important: their family or their dreams? Venezuela’s official submission
to the 2011 Academy Awards.
HIDALGO - LA HISTORIA JAMAS CONTADA
FRI 3/11 / 9:30 / S7
WED 3/16 / 10:15 / S6
FRI 3/19 / 7:00 / S7
Dir. Antonio Serrano
From his jail cell at Chihuahua’s Military Hospital, Hidalgo begins to remember
moments of his life, particularly his tenure as Parish Priest in the town of San Felipe
Torres Mochas where he translated and produced the stage play “Tartuffe” by Moliere.
During this time he fell in love with Josefa Quintana with whom he had three children
and for whom he left the priesthood during a brief period in his life. Starring Ana de
la Reguera (“El Traspatio”, “Cowboys & Aliens”) and Demian Bichir (“Che: Part One”,
“Che: Part Two”).
ILUSIONES OPTICAS
SUN 3/13 / 8:30 / S1
SUN 3/20 / 9:45 / S2
FRI 3/11 / 4:00 / S7
MON 3/14 / 8:00 / S6
FRI 3/18 / 10:30 / S1
Dir. Daniel Díaz Torres
2010, 110 min., Cuba
Set in a rural village on the eve of the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis tells the story of
Lisanka, a young Cuban girl who cannot choose between her two suitors, Sergio
and Aurelio. To complicate matters further, she becomes involved with Volodia,
a Russian poet from the nearby military base in this delightful Sputnik romantic
comedy.
LUZ NAS TREVAS
FRI 3/11 / 9:45 / S2
TUE 3/15 / 8:00 / S6
Dir. Helena Ignez, Icaro Martins
2010, 83 min., Brazil, Portuguese w/
English Subtitles
Set against a backdrop of civil unrest in São Paulo, “Light in Darkness” follows the
story of two of the country’s most notorious criminals. While the Red Light Bandit
sits in the cell of a maximum-security prison, his son, an outlaw known as All or
Nothing (Andre Guerreiro Lopes), follows in his father’s footsteps leading a life of
violence, women, and excess. This funny, fast-paced, political film explores the
underworld of a city infected with corruption.
Dir. Cristián Jiménez
2009, 105 min., Chile
In the dark comedy “Optical Illusions,” award-winning director Cristián Jiménez
delivers a melancholy and satirical comedy that pokes fun at our obsession with
appearances, taking a hard look, so to speak, at the way we perceive the world.
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EL MAL AJENO
SUN 3/13 / 9:45 / S2
SAT 3/19 / 7:30 / S2
Dir. Oskar Santos
2010, 107 min., Spain
In this supernatural thriller, Diego (Eduardo Noriega) is a doctor so used to
working in extreme situations that he has become immune to the pain of others.
He has distanced himself from those in his personal life as well. While caring
for one of his patients, Diego is threatened with a gun. Hours later, he can only
remember the sound of a bang and the strange feeling of having been hit with
something. Diego must then make an irreversible decision which will affect his
own life and that of his loved ones. Also starring festival favorite Angie Cepeda,
and produced by veteran filmmaker Alejandro Amenábar (“The Sea Inside”,
“Abre los ojos”).
MAL DIA PARA PESCAR
THU 3/10 / 4:00 / S7
SAT 3/12 / 7:30 / S2
FRI 3/18 / 6:00 / S6
Dir. Alvaro Brechner
2009, 109 min., Uruguay/Spain
In this quirky comedy, Jacob van Oppen, the former strongest man on earth,
and his manager Orsini, who calls himself “the Prince,” make a good living
by traveling around small South American towns and organizing wrestling
exhibitions. When they arrive in Santa María, they are met with great fanfare.
The local newspaper wants to sponsor the fight, helping hands placard the
town with posters, and a search gets underway for a worthy adversary. Orsini
has a good eye for potential combatants but fishing in Santa María could lead
to a bigger catch than he’d hoped for. Uruguay’s official submission to 2010
Academy Awards.
MARIMBAS DEL INFIERNO
THU 3/17 / 10:30 / S1
FRI 3/18 / 10:15 / S6
SUN 3/20 / 6:30 / S1
Dir. Julio Hernández Cordón
2010, 74 min., Guatemala
Two unlikely characters join forces in this bittersweet comedy about an unlikely
duo. Harassed by extortionists, Don Alfonso goes on the run taking a job playing
the marimbas to an indifferent audience in one of Guatemala City’s grandest
hotels. When he meets fellow outcast, “Black,” a doctor whom patients fear
because of his long hair and tattoos, they decide to combine their talents and
create a new band called Marimbas From Hell. From the director of “Gasolina,”
this bittersweet farce delivers biting social commentary on contemporary
Guatemala.
MARTIN AL AMANECER
THUR 3/17 / 7:00 / S7
SUN 3/20 / 2:30 / S2
Dir. Juan Carlos Carrasco
Spanish w/English Subtitles
When Martin’s car breaks down in the middle of the desert, he has no choice but to
head off across the empty landscape to look for help. Along the road he happens upon
a mysterious brothel. He has no choice but to go there. But when he goes inside he unknowingly is drawn into a fateful game of chance. In this suspenseful film from Mexico,
not everything is what it seems.
LA MIRADA INVISIBLE
THUR 3/10 / 10:15 / S6
SAT 3/12 / 6:00 / S6
THU 3/17 / 9:30 / S7
Dir. Diego Lerman
Set during the inception of the military dictatorship in Argentina, “The Invisible Eye”
paints an engrossing portrait of Maria Teresa, a repressed teacher at a Buenos Aires
private school. Being somewhat naive and sheltered, she accepts without thought the
rigid rules of the school. The head professors’ ideas about “the cancer of subversion”
and a need for surveillance lead to an unhealthy obsession with a student, and a
dramatic breakdown of order that parallels that of the country. “La Mirada Invisible”
is co-presented by the Global Film Initiative and is part of the Global Lens 2011 film
series. For more information, visit www.globalfilm.org.
MUITA CALMA NESSA HORA
SUN 3/13 / 8:00 / S6
MON 3/14 / 5:00 / S2
SAT 3/19 / 9:30 / S7
Dir. Felipe Joffily
Portuguese w/English Subtitles
In this comedy, three young friends, Tita, Mari, and Annie, are faced with challenging
situations in their lives. In order to clear their heads, they decide to spend a weekend at
the beach. While driving there, they meet Estrella, a hippie and hitchhiker trying to find
a father she’s never met. The adventure of these four girls is simultaneously hilarious,
absurd and moving. Their weekend becomes more than a just a change of scenery. It
also changes their lives.
NACO ES CHIDO
SAT 3/12 / 10:30 / S1
WED 3/16 / 4:00 / S7
FRI 3/18 / 8:00 / S6
Dir. Sergio Arau
When a long-lost record of the legendary Mexican band Botellita de Jerez, the creators
of “Guaca Rock,” is found and becomes a huge success, the executives at Mexican
Records hire a private detective to track down the missing band members in the hopes
of putting on a reunion concert. He finds one of them in a psychiatric hospital and
another among the homeless in the streets of L.A. Will these has-beens be able to
play again? From the director of “A Day Without a Mexican”, and co-starring Yareli
Arizmendi (“Like Water For Chocolate”).
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EL NIÑO PEZ
FRI 3/11 / 8:30 / S1
TUE 3/15 / 9:45 / S2
OTRA PELICULA DE HUEVOS Y UN POLLO
SUN 3/13 / 1:30 / S7
SAT 3/19 / 4:00 / S7
Dir. Lucía Puenzo
Dir. Gabriel Riva Palacio Alatriste,
Rodolfo Riva Palacio Alatriste
Lala, a teenager from the most exclusive suburban neighborhood in Argentina is in
love with the Guayi, the 20-year-old Payaguayan maid working at her place. They
dream of living together in Paraguay, at the shores of lake Ypoá. Robbing every
purse and wallet in the house to fulfill their dream, they hide the money in a shoe
box. But when the box is full, it bursts, fueled by desire, jealousy and rage. Starring
Inés Efron (“XXY”). With beautiful cinematography and elements of magical realism,
this film is not to be missed.
This animated family film brings us Toto, a young chicken who is just learning the
ways of chicken-hood. However, the Evil Egg of the Desert needs a chicken heart
to cast one of his evil spells, so he sends his army of vulture and ostrich eggs in
search of a real chicken. This brings Toto and the Evil Egg’s minions together in a
fun adventure through the countryside and desert. With the voices of Bruno Bichir
and Angélica Vale.
NORBERTO APENAS TARDE
PAULISTA
SAT 3/12 / 3:00 / S1
SUN 3/13 / 10:15 / S6
THU 3/17 / 7:30 / S2
Dir. Daniel Hendler
2010, 89 min., Argentina/Uruguay
In his directorial debut, award-winning actor Daniel Hendler (“Lost Embrace”) offers
a hilarious account of a man trying to combat his shyness. After being fired from
his job, Norberto tries his hand at real estate. His new boss suggests he take some
personal affirmation courses. Instead he discovers the theatre and his love and
talent for acting.
NUDE NUNS WITH BIG GUNS
SAT 3/12 / 9:30 / S7
FRI 3/18 / 9:45 / S2
THUR 3/17 / 8:30 / S1
SAT 3/19 / 9:45 / S2
Dir. Roberto Moreira
Portuguese w/ English Subtitles
From award-winning director Roberto Moreira, Paulista is the story of three young
people in search of love amid the frantic pace of São Paulo. What will a relationship
unearth of their unspoken past, and can they dare hope for a happy future?
PLUMIFEROS: AVENTURAS VOLADORAS
SAT 3/12 / 11:00 / S7
SUN 3/20 / 12:00 / S2
Dir. Daniel De Felippo, Gustavo Giannini
Dir. Joseph Guzmán
In this Robert Rodriguez-style “Grindhouse” film, Sister Sarah is abused,
brainwashed and drugged into submission by the corrupt clergy. On the verge of
death from a lethal dose of drugs, Sister Sarah receives a message from God telling
her to take vengeance on all those who did her wrong. Armed with God’s Will and
an arsenal of big guns, she dispenses Judgment Day on her former tormentors. This
sister is ONE BAD MOTHER. Quentin Tarantino would love this film!
OLHOS AZUIS
This animated family comedy from Argentina explores the life of city birds and the
world they inhabit seven feet above our heads. We follow the sparrow Juan, whose
great flying ability is anything but ordinary, and the beautiful Feifi, a canary who
manages to escape from the cage of a software tycoon, Mr. Puertas. Together (and
with a little help of some colorful winged friends) they will have to face their greatest
fears in order to be truly free birds.
THUR 3/10 / 5:00 / S2
MON 3/14 / 10:30 / S1
SUN 3/20 / 7:30 / S2
Dir. Jose Joffily
English and Spanish w/ English Subtitles
Before his compulsory retirement, on his last day of work, Marshall, JFK airport’s
chief Immigration officer, detains a group of Latin Americans and subjects them to a
series of humiliating and dangerous situations. Blinded by prejudice, Marshall ends
up causing the death of one of them, a young Brazilian. After a period in prison,
Marshall goes to Brazil, deadly ill and desperate to purge his guilt. In his quest, he is
guided by Bia, a young prostitute. Acclaimed writer/director, Jose Joffily directed this
powerful drama about redemption.
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EL PREMIO
REVOLUCION
MON 3/14 / 10:15 / S6
SUN 3/20 / 6:00 / S6
Dir. Alberto “Chicho” Durant
2009, 92 min., Peru
In Alberto “Chicho” Durant’s heartwarming new film “El Premio,” a man named
Antonio, who lives in a simple village in the provinces of Peru, one day discovers
that he won fifty-thousand Nuevo Soles in the lottery. He travels to Lima to retrieve
the money and visit his son Alex, who he hasn’t seen in years. Unbeknownst to
him, Alex is involved in some shady business. Little does Antonio know how his
newfound fortune will change his and Alex’s life.
QUE SE MUERAN LOS FEOS
Dir. Fernando Aimbcke, Patricia Riggen,
Amat Escalante, Carlos Reygadas,
Mariana Chenillo, Gerardo Naranjo,
Rodrigo Plá, Rodrigo García, Gael García
Bernal, & Diego Luna
Co-produced by Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna, “Revolución” brings together
ten of the most accomplished Mexican film directors of our time to celebrate
the Hundredth Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution. This multi-faceted and
impressionistic compilation of 10 short films explores that pivotal historical moment
which still echoes in today’s society. Stars Academy Award nominee Adriana
Barraza (“Babel”) and Ari Brickman (“5 días sin Nora”).
THE RUNWAY
THUR 3/10 / 8:30 / S1
SUN 3/13 / 1:00 / S6
TUE 3/15 / 9:30 / S7
Dir. Nacho G. Velilla
2010, 104 min., Spain
This laugh-out-loud comedy by Nacho Velilla, the director of the 2009 SDLFF hit
“Fuera de Carta,” explores the ugly side of love, literally. Eliseo is ugly, lame and
has never known love. Nati is ugly, and recently separated from her husband.
Sadly, she has never experienced true love either. Eliseo thinks that worst times lie
ahead. Nati, an unapologetic optimist, thinks the best is still to come. The death of
Eliseo’s mother brings them together and they realize they’re meant for each other.
However, they still have to deal with the fact that Nati is technically still married to
Eliseo’s brother! Starring Javier Cámara (Almodovar’s “Talk To Her”).
FRI 3/11 / 7:00 / S7
TUE 3/15 / 7:00 / S7
SAT 3/12 / 3:30 / S6
SUN 3/20 / 4:00 / S7
Dir. Ian Power
2010, 101 min., Ireland, English
The life of Paco, a small child (whose Spanish-born dad is away), and a small
village in County Cork, Ireland, are turned upside down when a handsome and
mysterious South American pilot crash lands his plane. The village and the children
come together to help the stranger repair his plane and build a runway in this feelgood, crowd-pleaser. Starring festival favorite Demián Bichir (“Weeds”, “Sexo, pudor
y lágrimas”).
SOMOS LO QUE HAY
RETRATOS EN UN MAR DE MENTIRAS
MON 3/14 / 7:30 / S2
SUN 3/20 / 1:00 / S6
THUR 3/10 / 10:30 / S1
WED 3/16 / 10:30 / S1
SUN 3/20 / 8:30 / S1
Dir. Jorge Michel Grau
Dir. Carlos Gaviria
2010, 91 min., Colombia
Winner of the 2010 Guadalajara Film Festival. After the death of their grandfather,
Jairo and Marina decide to go back to recover the land from which she was
displaced years ago. They travel from Bogotá to the coast in an old beat-up
Renault 4. During the trip the story of her traumatic past begins to unfold. Upon
reaching their hometown, their lives take a dramatic turn as they are kidnapped by
paramilitaries in this moving portrait of Colombia’s civil war.
In this horror-thriller, when the head of the family dies, the teenage children must
take care of the household: the preparation of the rituals, the hunting and putting
the all-important meat on the table. These tasks are even more daunting, however,
when you live in a big city and happen to be a family of cannibals. Co-starring
Daniel Giménez Cacho and Jorge Zárate.
STOLEN DREAMS
THUR 3/10 / 8:00 / S6
TUE 3/15 / 10:30 / S1
Dir. Sandra Werneck
Portuguese w/ English Subtitles
This is the hopeful and bittersweet story of three girls living in the favelas of Rio de
Janeiro. Seventeen-year old Jessica is a single mother who lives with her daughter
and her bicycle repairman grandfather. She and her two best friends have turned to
prostitution to survive. But despite their difficult lives, they insist on doing what most
girls their age do - having fun, falling in love and dreaming about the future.
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TE EXTRAÑO
MON 3/14 / 8:30 / S1
FRI 3/18 / 5:00 / S2
LA VIDA DE LOS PECES
Dir. Fabián Hofman
2010, 96 min., Argentina/Mexico/Uruguay
Director Fabián Hofman’s moving, semi-autobiographical story depicts one Jewish
family caught in Argentina’s military dictatorship during the 1970’s. When teenager
Adrian “disappears,” his parents send his younger brother Javier to live in safety
with an aunt and uncle in Mexico. Everyone misses Adrian – even his old friends,
who have somehow managed to land in Mexico City, too. In this sensitively drawn
coming-of-age story, Javier decides that going home is the only way to rebuild his
fractured family’s future.
TE PRESENTO A LAURA
Dir. Matías Bize
2010, 84 min., Chile/France, Spanish
w/ English Subtitles
At a house party, a handsome man wanders around catching up with friends he
has not seen for some years. A travel writer now based in Berlin, Andre appears
to be living an exciting international life, and yet... something has drawn him back
home to Santiago. From the director of the acclaimed “En la cama.” Chile’s official
submission for the 2011 Academy Awards.
LA VIDA UTIL
MON 3/14 / 9:45 / S2
FRI 3/18 / 7:00 / S7
Dir. Fez Noriega
Spanish. NO SUBTITLES
Laura lives in the largest city in the world, and yet she feels alone. At 23, she knows
the exact date she will die - the 30th of April. In an effort to figure out what she
wants to do until then, she joins a group of optimists. With their help, she makes a
list of things she wants to do. Her first thing on her list is a tall order: to save a life.
Starring Kuno Becker (“Goal!”), Martha Higareda (“Amar te duele”) and AcademyAward nominated actress Adriana Barraza (“Babel”).
TODO LO QUE TU QUIERAS
SUN 3/13 / 3:00 / S1
WED 3/16 / 9:45 / S2
Dir. Achero Mañas
2010, 101 min., Spain
Dafne is deeply distressed when her mother dies. Not ready to accept the loss,
she asks her father, Leo, to pretend to be her mother. Leo, acquiesces, going
even so far as to begin to dress like his former wife. Demonstrating the power of
unconditional love, Leo sublimates his own identity to the point of almost losing it
entirely in this touching drama from Spain.
EL ULTIMO VERANO DE LA BOYITA
FRI 3/11 / 10:30 / S1
WED 3/16 / 8:30 / S1
SAT 3/19 / 6:30 / S1
SUN 3/13 / 9:30 / S7
TUE 3/15 / 7:30 / S2
SAT 3/19 / 10:15 / S6
Dir. Federico Veiroj
2010, 70 min., Uruguay
Jorge is distraught at the imminent closing of the cinema where he works.
Dwindling audiences and a lack of funding threaten his job of 25 years, and
Jorge must move past his fear and become the protagonist in his own life.
Federico Veiroj (“Acné”) directs this nostalgic meditation on the value of outdated
occupations. Winner of the Coral Grand Prize for Best Film at the 2010 Habana
Film Festival. “La Vida Util” is co-presented by the Global Film Initiative and is part
of the Global Lens 2011 film series. For more information, visit www.globalfilm.org.
EL VUELCO DEL CANGREJO
SUN 3/13 / 6:00 / S6
SAT 3/19 / 1:00 / S6
SUN 3/20 / 9:30 / S7
Dir. Oscar Ruíz Navia
2009, 95 min., Colombia
In the isolated village of La Barra, on the Pacific Coast of Colombia, Cerebro, the
leader of an Afro-Colombian community, is in conflict with a landowner wanting to
build a hotel on the beach. Daniel, a stranger, needs a motorboat in order to leave
the country. However, finding a boat will take longer than expected. Oscar Ruíz
Navia’s remarkable and beautifully-shot first feature film offers a poetic insight into
a culture rarely explored in film before. Colombia’s official submission to the
2011 Academy Awards.
FRI 3/18 / 8:30 / S1
SUN 3/20 / 10:15 / S6
Dir. Julia Solomonoff
From the director of “Hermanas” comes a new film. Set in the countryside of
Argentina, this film is a melancholy meditation on leaving childhood for the
complicated world of adolescence. Young Jorgelina feels removed from her
boy-crazy, bra wearing older sister. The “Boyita” of the title refers to the family
camper-van, in which Jorgelina vacations with her father. Attaching herself to her
childhood playmate Mario, himself entering puberty, she discovers he has a few
secrets of his own.
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DOCUMENTARY
FEATURES
108 (CUCHILLO DE PALO)
SUN 3/20 / 5:00 / S2
Dir. Renate Costa
2010, 93 min., Paraguay/Spain
CRUZ REYNOSO: SOWING THE SEEDS OF JUSTICE
SUN 3/13 / 5:00 / S2
Dir. Abby Ginzberg
Costa returns to her native Paraguay 21 years after Stroessner’s fall and
delves into the story of her uncle Rodolfo, a persecuted gay man found dead
in his home during the dictatorship. In trying to unravel the reasons behind
his death, what emerges is an intensely personal and poignant portrait of a
man who dreamed of becoming a dancer in a country mired in oppression.
(“108” refers to Stroessner’s lists of persecuted homosexuals.)
During his extraordinary life, Cruz Reynoso has been one of those rare
individuals who are not only shaped by history, but also make history.
The son of farm workers, Reynoso became the first Latino to sit on the
California Supreme Court and fought discrimination and inequality.
This film is a compelling portrait of one of America’s unsung heroes and the
turbulent times in which he lived. Screening with “The Oak Park Story.”
EL AMBULANTE
EN LOS PASOS DE ABRAHAM
MON 3/14 / 6:00 / S6
SUN 3/13 / 3:30 / S6
Dir. Eduardo de la Serna, Lucas
Marcheggiano, & Adriana Yurcovich
Dir. Daniel Goldberg Lerner
A festival crowd-pleaser, “El Ambulante” is the story of Daniel Burmeister, an
unknown filmmaker who meanders through the melancholy landscapes of
rural Argentina in his beat-up car making films with his S-VHS video camera
and no budget. Using the local people of these small villages as actors and
crew members, Burmeister then sets out to complete an entire feature film in
30 days and screen it for the local public with the idea that the true function of
art is to bring communities together.
This powerful documentary chronicles the spiritual journey of 3 young
Mexican men who decide to convert to orthodox Judaism. The film alternates
between Vera Cruz, where one of the men is beginning the conversion
process, and Israel, where the other two now live among a Mexican Jewish
community of converts. Remarkably insightful, “En los pasos de Abraham”
reveals the struggles they each face as they leave an entire way of life
behind and embrace their new faith.
THE CALLING
GOD WILLING
THU 3/17 / 5:00 / S2
Dir. David Ranghelli
2010, 77 min., Peru, USA
In 2003, Reverend Philip Scott decided to relocate his small Catholic mission
from St. Petersburg, Florida to his native country of Peru, in order to serve
the poor. The move becomes a test for two members of his flock, Mother
Mary Elizabeth, a divorced mother of two, and Orlando Castillo, a young man
who feels a “calling” to priesthood. By focusing on how their families in the
U.S. are affected by their choices, “The Calling” provides an intimate and
honest look at the lives of those who serve God.
SAT 3/19 / 12:00 / S2
Dir. Evangeline Griego
Founded in 1971 by shadowy messianic figure Jim Roberts, the “Church” or
“The Brotherhood” is a religious sect that shuttles its members from town to
town, often on the run from concerned parents and family members. This
documentary offers an inside look at the group as well as the struggles of
families whose children renounce their past lives and rarely turn back.
NOSTALGIA DE LA LUZ
SAT 3/12 / 5:00 / S2
Dir. Patricio Guzmán
2010, 90 min., Chile
Master director Patricio Guzmán travels 10,000 feet above sea level to the
driest desert on earth for this remarkable documentary. Here, the sky is so
translucent that it allows astronomers to see the boundaries of our universe.
It is also the place where relatives of the “disappeared” political prisoners sift
the soil for their remains. Melding celestial and earthly quests, this criticallyacclaimed film is a breathtaking, moving, and deeply
personal odyssey.
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NOT A SVENSSON ANYMORE
TUE 3/15 / 4:00 / S7
SAT 3/19 / 6:00 / S6
TIJUANEADOS ANONIMOS
Dir. José Luis Figueroa,
Ana Paola Rodríguez
2009, 82 min, Mexico
Dir. Mattias Olsson, Tomas Hanslep
2009, 58 min., Sweden/Colombia
Swedish & Spanish w/ English Subtitles
Emilio Cuesta was born in Colombia but adopted by the Svenssons, who
took him to Sweden and raised him there. Now a young man, Emilio wants
to know more about his background and returns to Colombia to look for
his biological father. Fearing he will lose his son, Bengt, Emilio’s adoptive
father, decides to accompany him on the search. Screening with “Waiting
for the L.”
PRECIOUS KNOWLEDGE
FRI 3/18 / 7:30 / S2
Meet the members of “Tijuanados Anonymous,” a 12 step program in
which people from Tijuana come together to discuss their frustration with
the growing dangers as well as absurdities of life in Tijuana. Topics include
makeshift car repair, environmentally hazardous urban sprawl, and the
violence that is overtaking the city. You will discover what it means to be
truly “tijuaneado” in this tragicomic documentary about the most important
border city in Mexico.
TO BE HEARD
Dir. Ari Palos
2011, 80 min, USA, English
Lawmakers in Tuscon, Arizona have recently proposed legislature
attempting to remove Ethnic Studies programs from public schools,
stating that they propagate racist ideology. Step inside one of the classes
and meet the students that now have vastly improved grades, a growing
understanding of their own cultural identity, and a new sense of purpose,
as well as the brilliant and caring teachers who inspire them. This timely
documentary is an absolute must-see for anyone interested in the crisis in
race relations in our border states.
SEGUIR SIENDO: CAFE TACUBA
SUN 3/20 / 3:30 / S6
SUN 3/13 / 6:30 / S1
MON 3/14 / 4:00 / S7
Dir. Roland Legiardi-Laura, Edwin
Martínez, Deborah Shaffer, Amy Sultan
Karina, Pearl and Anthony are three New York teenagers in a radical poetry
workshop called Power Writing. Putting pen to paper they’re able to imagine
a future where fathers aren’t in jail, mothers aren’t abusive and college isn’t
something you only see on TV. Can great teachers, poetry, and the power
of writing your own life story change the lives of these struggling youths?
VUELVE A LA VIDA
FRI 3/11 / 6:00 / S6
SAT 3/12 / 6:30 / S1
MON 3/14 / 9:30 / S7
Dir. Ernesto Contreras,
José Manuel Craviotto
Three years in the making, this first-ever documentary about the Mexican
supergroup Café Tacvba captures revealing, behind-the-scenes moments
of the quartet during several world tours and recording sessions. A film
for music fans of all stripes, “Seguir Siendo” delves into the band’s unique
creative chemistry and friendship, which has allowed them to sustain an
amazingly successful run that has lasted 20 years.
Dir. Carlos Hagerman
Named after a ceviche that cures hangovers, “Vuelve a la Vida” is a fun
romp that takes us back to the heyday of Acapulco in the 1970’s. The story
centers around “Perro Largo,” a charming scuba diver who led a legendary
shark hunt in 1975, and his wife Robyn, a glamorous model from NY who
gave up her life to be with him. Told by many of the colorful people who
knew them, theirs is a story about love, family, and the shark that brought
them all together.
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ANUARY 22, 2
011
A4 • SOUTH KOREA
RESCU ES SHIP CREW
FROM PIRAT ES:
South
Korean special forces
staged an early-morning rescue on a hijacke
d
freighter hundreds
of
miles off the coast of
Somalia, killing eight
pirates and rescuing
all
21 hostages, according
to military officials.
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+6,300
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• U-T
at risk
Fr
ee
Imperial Beach Skat
epark:
Cost $343,000; comp
leted
November 2010.
Robert Dominguez
rides at the Imperial
park was partially
funded by a redeve Beach skatepark on Friday. The
lopment agency. K.C.
ALFRED • U-T
K.C. ALFRED • U-T
Santee Trolley Squa
re retail center:
Cost $50 million; comp
leted October 2002.
A11 • EAST COAST
GRAPP LES WITH
COMPA NIES PLAN
TO
SETTL E FEMA TRAIL
ER
+2,600
-20
a San Dieg
o Union-Tr
ibUne pUblica
Tion
Fearing a possible court
challenge, Hawaii’s
state Senate voted to
silence the daily prayer
offered before each
session began — making
it
the first state legisla
tive
body in the nation to
halt the practice.
CHARLIE NEUMA
Fletcher Cove Park in
Solana Beach:
Cost $2.3 million; comp
leted June 2007.
N • U-T
A DEBATE IN
DEVELOPMENT
ROGER SHOWLEY
& MATTHEW T. HALL
More than $400 million
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16 of San Diego County is at stake in
’s 18 cities that
have redevelopmen
A war of words has
t projec
broken out in San
Diego and statewide
small efforts by the county ts, plus two
over
government.
redevelopment, as official the future of That represents nearly
30 percent of all
s compete for proper
every dollar of fundin
ty taxes received by
g in a deficit-ridden
the cities and
environment.
county in fiscal year
2009. Del Mar and
Encinitas
Gov. Jerry Brown wants
to dissolve out redeveare the only local cities withCalifornia’s 425 redeve
lopment agenci
lopment agencies and use much
The elimination of es.
of the $5 billion in
property taxes they
would have implications such agencies
would get next year
to help balance the
projects in the region for a variety of
state budget. In fu, from
ture years, he would
football stadium in downto a potential
direct the money to
wn San Diego
schools, counties and
and a minor-league
baseba
city
— dispersed as it is now general funds condido to road improv ll park in Esvelopment channels. outside of rede- fordable-housing projec ements and afts
Backers of redevelopmen
In the past week, at least countywide.
a
t agencies say cies,
they generate thousa
including those in Los dozen agennds of jobs and milAngeles, Santa
lions of dollars in new
Monica, Pasadena and
project
Riverside County,
additional revenues, while s that spin off have held special meetin
gs to
foes see them as about
a subsidy for private
$2 billion in redevelopmenfast-track
industry.
t work.
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t: Valentin
Ase’s
a longtim
daye romasports
ncefanatic. WithVie
the football team
member of the San
making it all themo
s: Poinse
way to the
‘marw
Diego State Pep
ttia en
Band, trombone
player Jim Rowland
knows what SDSU
school spirit sounds
KARLA
like now. And he is
P E T E R S O N happy to
say it is not
music
“We can no longer hear to his ears.
because there is so much ourselves play
Rowland said as he tuned noise in here,”
before this week’s sold-ou up backstage
basketball game at Viejas t Aztecs
Arena. “And as
much as I’d like to be
able to hear the guy
next to me, I’d rather
hear the
After many years (decad fans.”
es?) of commuter-campus apathy
, San Diego State
University has found
its face-painting,
sign-waving, slogan-bellowi
ng inner
THE
YEar
of THE
rabbiT
Aztec apathy gets benche
the season at San Diego d for
dining ou
State
CLAIM S: Compa
nies
that manufactured
mobile homes for the
Federal Emergency
Management Agenc
y
after Hurricane Katrin
a
have agreed to pay $2.6
million to resolve thousands of claims that
the
shelters exposed Gulf
Coast storm victims
to
potentially dangerous
fumes, according to
a
proposed class-action
settlement.
e in payroll
me nt gu
id e
A4 • GIFFO RDS
LEAVE S TUCSO N
FOR
SNOW FATIGU E:
Just
one month into winter
,
major cities up and
down the East Coast
have already receive
d
more snow than they
usually get all season
,
a one-storm-after-another barrage that is
eating up snow-remova
budgets and forcing l
schools to close.
0
County
IN DEPTH
sole U.S. manufacture
r
of an anestheticfeb
rUary 10–16,
widely
2011
used in lethal injectio
ns
said it would no longer
produce the drug, a
move likely to delay
more executions and
force states to adopt
new drug combinations.
A11 • HAWAI I
SENAT E ENDS DAILY
CHAMB ER PRAYE
R:
+20 thousand
Project funding, evident
throughout San Diego,
could be
en te rt ain
I E G O. C O M
Year-over-year chang
December, San Diego
6,300 workers; unem
ployment rate down to
10.1%
A4 • PRODUCTION
OF LETHA L INJECT
ION
DRUG TO CEASE
: The
REHAB FACILI TY:
The
caravan carrying Rep.
Gabrielle Giffords
swept past cheering
crowds as she left the
hospital in Tucson,
where she dazzled doctors with her recove
ry
after being shot two
weeks ago, and was
moved to Houston for
rehabilitation.
SIGNONSAND
SEE JOBS • A3
A11 • SUDAN ESE
VOTE OVERW HELMINGLY FOR SECES
SION:
we ek ly
•
including self-employed
A3
For the first time since
ers and startup entrep workCalifornia and San Diego 2007,
County 87,500 worker
who do not appear in reneurs
ended last year with
the payroll
s to their payrolls
more work- last year,
survey.
ers than they began,
including 6,300 jobs
in
That new hiring helped
by the hiring of temp boosted San Diego County.
bring
workers,
San Diego’s official
And a separa
nurses, scientists, retail
jobless rate
work- liable survey te but less re- down to 10.1 percen
ers and bankers.
t in Decemof households ber,
compa
shows even greater
A survey of businesses
growth in in Novem red with 10.4 percent
shows
the
ber
county
and
employers in the state
10.3 percent in
, with
added created throug 20,000 jobs December 2009.
hout the year,
ent
Hamid Karzai will meet
with lawmakers in a
last-ditch effort to resolve their differences
over a disputed electio
n
and avert a clash that
could spiral into constitutional chaos.
THE NATI ON
MORE THAN 1
,0 0 0,0 0 0 R E A D
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DEAN CALBREATH
KARZA I TO MEET
WITH
AFGHA N LAWM AKERS: Afghan Presid
Nearly 99 percent of
southern Sudanese
voters have chosen
to
split off from northe
rn
Sudan and form their
own country, accord
ing
to preliminary results
of an independence
referendum.
•
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TURN
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ball team in
the midst of an astoun
ding
season, the SDSU spirit undefeated
booming. And for the business is
keeper
Aztec flame, being sudden s of the
ly hot is the
coolest thing ever.
Keepers like Mike Lopez,
as SDSU’s Aztec Warrio whose duties
firing up the game-day r mascot include
crowds while
wearing a gold helmet
, gladiator sandals
and a loincloth the size
of a skimpy bath
towel.
It is not a job for the faint
of heart,
even under the best of
circumstances.
And in the beginning
of Lopez’s warrior career, when SDSU’
teams were not in the s higher-profile
habit of winning,
the circumstances were
not always
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SHORT FILM
PROGRAMS
CORTOS ESPAÑOLES
A vibrant collection of the best in Spanish shorts- 104 min.
FRI 03/18/ 6:30PM/ S1
EL PREMIO
Dir. Leon Siminiani
(2010, 16 min, Spain, Spanish w/ English subtitles)
Pilar and Manuel prepare for what should be a night of celebration and glamour,
or at least it should be. However, they’ve been sweeping their relationship under
the red carpet for too long.
CORTOS MEXICANOS
A dazzling compilation of the best in Mexican short films- 100 min.
CAPICUA
Dir. Eduardo Solera
(2009, 4 min, Spain, English and Spanish w/ English subtitles)
A short film by Roger Villarroya, expressing the times of our lives when we must
depend upon others.
EL RAYO Y LA SIRENA
Dir. Franc Planas
Are dreams unreachable or hiding far beyond the stars? Be bold enough to
make them come true. Chase them in the deepest sea and dare to be faster
than the mermaids...
PANCHITO
Dir. Arantxa Echevarria
The motorbike has broken down again, and Manual, a Columbian immigrant,
gets a tough ultimatum from his fierce despotic boss. One more time and
Manuel will be fired!
EN EL INSOMNIA
Dir. Jose Angel Alayon Devora
(2010, 5 min, Spain, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
Like any night, a man wants a good night’s sleep. In search of precious sleep he
performs a sacred ritual; still his insomnia is a very persistent condition.
LA PATRULLA PERDIDA
Dir. Guillermo Rojas
(2010, 20 min, Spain, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
A patrol finds more loss than gain in this dangerous and cold tale.
LA VENTAJA DE SICARIO
Dir. Luis Moreno Bernardo
Melvin is going to kill a man; although he never thought that he would. And those
3000 Euros will be the passport to bring Mary to him. So perhaps Spain is not
very different from El Salvador.
PROTOPARTICULARAS
Dir. Chema Garcia Ibarra
(2009, 7 min, Spain, Spanish)
The experiment was almost a success: proto-matter exists.
GENIO Y FIGURA
Dir. Hatem Khraiche Ruiz-Zorrilla
Celebrity is the number one career choice, and it comes with its own rewards.
But not every reward is a pleasant one.
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SUN 03/13/
12:30PM/ S1
La Nuera De Don Filemón
Dir. Gabriel Guzmán
(2010, 10 min, Mexico, Spanish w/ English subtitles)
Don Filemon will need to adjust to living with his daughter-in-law, Remigia, who
can’t stand him. Until she discovers something about Don Filemon that makes
her love him like her own father.
CHIFLANDO EN LA LOMA
Dir. Andres Monterrubio
(2009, 14 min., Mexico, Spanish w/ English subtitles)
Today Carlos is going to confess his love to Ana. On this beautiful day the
weather is warm; the grass is green and cockerels are singing loudly. The
moment is just right for a declaration of love; well, it seemed just right.
VIVA LUCHA LIBRE
Dir. Brad Bemis
(2010, 36 min., USA/Mexico, English & Spanish w/English subtitles)
A look beneath the mask of Mexico’s high-flying, theatrical form of
professional wrestling, from the origins of the mask to the outrageous
antics of the “luchadores”.
EL SUEÑO DE LUISA / LUISA’S DREAM
Dir. Carlos Dávila Yeo
Luisa’s seventh birthday celebration is postponed until the next day with her
grandparents’ upcoming visit. However, their lives will suddenly be changed by
the 1985 Mexico City earthquake.
LA MINA DE ORO / GOLDMINE
Dir. Jacques Bonnavent
Betina, a lonely spinster, meets what appears to be the man of her dreams
online, and in time he proposes to her. After quitting her job and selling her
apartment, she makes the arduous trip to be with him; and what awaits her is a
totally unexpected fate.
BARRIOS, BEATS Y SANGRE
Dir. Ioan Grillo
(2010, 18 min, Mexico, Spanish)
Ciudad Juárez is a warzone; the scene of a bloody conflict between drug
cartels, street gangs and the authorities. Young men are the most affected, too
often recruited into a life of crime. Amid this chaos, a new school of hip hop is
growing. This is the story of a group of young rappers.
CINE EXPERIMENTAL/ ART HOUSE
An exciting celebration of experimental film shorts- 100 min.
SHORT FILM PROGRAMS
THUR 03/17/ 6:30PM/ S1
ONDAR AHOAK / MOUTHS OF SAND
Dir. Angel Aldarondo
(2010, 5 min., Spain, Spanish w/ English subtitles)
Tuna fish spend months hibernating after the active feeding season in the Cantabrian
Sea. Each year these seasons are marked in rings, leaving opaque areas due to the
lack of food.
PARAÍSO PERDIDO / PARADISE LOST
Dir. Ismael Nava Alejos
Monica and Dario are two people that lead a tough and violent life. One morning they
run into each other and after looking into one another’s eyes, anything can happen.
LA GRAN CARRERA
Kote Camacho
The year is 1914. The Lasarte racetrack announces a race with a never-before-seen
prize for the winning horse; and the best horses in the world have registered. Fans
and heavy betters from all continents gather to participate in this great event - the Half
Million Grand Prize.
FIRMES / FIRM
Dir. Yordi Capó
A Private tries to stand at attention during a long official ceremony in spite of the
annoyances he faces - the sun, sweat, tiredness and an insistent mosquito. As he
listens to the official speech, the soldier becomes aware of the difference between the
many who follow and the few who lead.
TREE OF FORGETTING
Dir: Luis Valdovino, Dan Boord
(2010, 9 min., USA/Argentina, English)
The world’s shortest short story detours along a forked path of possibilities, all leading to
the past. The Tree of Forgetting is a place where a poet laureate may aspire to become
a chicken inspector, and where you can forget not to remember things that others want
to forget.
VITE MA NON TROPPO
Dir. Jesus Mesas Silva
Any day, anywhere God is in heaven. Ruben thinks about conquering the world, and a
young Finnish girl is about to hang herself on a lamp.
Come upstairs & continue
the Latino celebration!
LUPANO LEYVA
Dir. Felipe Gómez
The story of a federal soldier who falls injured in battle; and consequently death
imprisons him to await an inevitable demise.
LA CASA DE CHAYO / CHAYO’S HOUSE
Dir. Guisseppe Solano
Mariana, a seven-year-old girl, spends her days with her unemployed father at Chayo’s
house. In between innocent games with her dolls, Mariana uncovers a secret that makes
her realize that life always changes, no matter how much she may try to control it.
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SHORT FILM
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ESENCIA / ESSENCE
Dir. Francisco Amezcua
After Sofia’s death, Carlos receives a package with a bottle that holds Sofia’s
soul. Every time he injects himself with the liquid contained inside, he recovers
his loved one for a few moments. Faced with the looming depletion of the liquid
and his own physical ruin, Carlos must make a choice.
I WANNA SHINE
Dir. Prakriti Maduro
(2010, 8 min, Venezuela, Spanish w/ English subtitles)
When the clerk locks the Film Equipment Room that night, the gear comes alive.
Cameras, lights, microphones, cables, tripods all wake up and begin to shoot
their own film, a musical. For the first time they are the stars. They shine with
their own light always careful not to be seen by humans.
AMAR
Dir. Isabel Herguera
Ines travels to India to visit her friend Amar, who has been living in a mental
institution for years. Ines remembers the last days they spent together and her
promise to return.
ESTADO DE CAMBIO
Dir. Joana Teixidor
(2010, 7 min, Spain, No dialogue)
A vase goes on an adventure.
CINE’MATION SHORTS
A lively look into the world of Animated Short Films - 100 min.
Tues 03/15/ 6:30PM/ S1
ALMA
Dir. Rodrigo Blaas
Alma, a little girl, skips through the snow covered streets of a small town. Her
attention is caught by a strange doll in an antique toy shop window. Fascinated,
Alma decides to enter.
BIRDBOY
Dir. Pedro Rivero
Little Dinky starts a new day on her way to school with her beloved father; but a
terrible accident will change people’s lives forever. Now Dinky’s destiny may be
in the hands of an eccentric friend, Birdboy, an introverted kid hiding in the forest
and abandoned to his fantasies.
DAISY CUTTER
Dir. Enrique Garcia
A ten year old girl, Zaira, experiences the injustices of war like many children do.
Through her tender naive eyes, Zaira gathers daisies every day so she will not
forget or lose the friend she misses.
MARTYRIS
Dir. Luis Felipe Hernandez
As the world around him crumbles, a sad boy realizes he is very much alone.
LUNA
Dir. Raul y Rafael Cardenas
A great discovery changes the dark world around him. The power
of the moon prevails.
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LA NINA QUE TENIA UNA SOLA OREJA
Dir. Alvaro Leon Rodriguez
All children have two eyes, a nose, a mouth, two ears and ten fingers, or not?
Allegra will discover they are all children.
HOLY SHOT
Dir. Ricardo Tobon
(2009, 3 min, Colombia, No dialogue)
In the secluded mountains of South America, an isolated priest obsessed with
soccer loses his final ball to a shot out of this world.
DR. W: EL VIATGE A L’ ESPAI
Dir. Muyi Neira
In a kitchen at night time, vegetable fairies appear. Tonight they are looking
forward to the party they’ve planned. What awaits them is a lovely surprise; one
they’ll never forget.
ROBOT!
Dir. Manuel Molina
A Robot destroys a city and then finds humility.
LA ESQUINICA
Dir. Manuel Molina
Surprising things await in unexpected places.
EL SUENO DE GALILEO
Dir. Mariana Miranda
Galileo reminisces.
RITMO
Dir. Marcos Andavert
An emotional concept that each person feels in a different way, but at
the same time provokes in everyone, in a natural manner, a reaction, a kind
of energy, an impulse.
EL CANCION DEL PIRATA
Dir. Antonio Isardo
(2010, 20 min, Madrid, Spanish w/ English subtitles)
On an old ship, some old sea dogs are bored. But music will fill their lives with
love and color.
SHORT FILM
PROGRAMS
FRONTERA FILMMAKERS
A Celebration of Local Short Films from the San Diego/ Tijuana Border Region- 100 min
Wed 03/16/ 6:30PM/ S1
LAS GOLONDRINAS DE SAN CAPRISTO / SWALLOWS OF
SAN CAPISTRANO
Dir. Breut Sprinak & Fernando Vega
(2010, 3min, USA, English)
The hardships of discrimination . . . .
THE LAST TRANSFORMATION OF FRANCISCO
Dir. Antonio De Jesus Sanchez
(2010, 17 min, Spain, English)
Several transvestites have recently turned up dead in the small community of Ocean
Crest. Francisco, a Mexican-American single father, secretly transforms himself into a
transvestite and propositions men at a local park. John, a married and retired military
man, becomes Francisco’s first client. When the two come face to face, an unexpected
event reveals their true identities.
HOURS WASTED
Dir. Andrew Rowley
(2010, 2 min, USA, English)
A man loses countless hours of his life due to his uncontrollable addiction...to Netflix.
WATER CARTELS
Dir. Omar Hernandez
(2010, 45 sec, USA, no dialogue)
Set in the future, Water Cartels is a look into a world where water is scarce and is being
distributed like a drug.
FAT CHANCE
Dir. Trupli Karoor
(2010, 10 min, English & Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
After being ridiculed for his weight, a young man decides to take extreme measures
to get skinny quick.
GUMPTION
Dir. Justin Rodriguez
The courage to take what action is needed.
BE AWARE
Dir. Joe Kamimura
(2010, 4 min,USA, English )
A Graffiti artist is led on a journey of self discovery when he meets a young boy
wise for his age.
RICTUS
Dir. Victor Osuna
(2009, 19 min, Mexico, Spanish )
Mariana Ramos and Forensic expert Dario are handling a crime investigation involving
the murders of beautiful women. During a meeting at the morgue, Dario and Mariana
are about to discover the mystery surrounding the murders
CROSSING THE LINE
Brian Garcia
(2010, 11 min 28 sec, USA, English)
A story of immigration that takes place in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Two families from
different sides of the border are torn apart as they cross each other’s path.
ROMAN Y SAHIRA
Dir. Brandon Cano-Errecart
This modern interpretation of the classic Romeo and Juliet story portrays love and
family through a Hispanic lens rarely examined in mainstream US entertainment.
HECHO EN USA
Amazing collected works of Short Films made in the United States- 104 min.
Thurs 03/10/ 6:30PM/ S1
HEAR ME
Dir. Alejandro Martinez
(2010, 8 min, USA, No dialogue)
Ben, a 64-year-old pianist, is playing his piano when he’s interrupted by noises from
the boy next door. Ben becomes frustrated as the interruptions continue to hinder his
practicing; and this leads to a final confrontation between Ben and the little boy.
HACIA LA VIDA
Dir. Fidel Arizmendi
Two strangers, each looking for redemption, are brought together. Soledad, a lonely
woman, works as a professional funeral crier; and on the job she comes across
Salvador, a young man mourning the death of a woman he never met, his own mother.
In this vulnerable setting and during their brief encounter, confessions are exchanged,
forgiveness imparted; and these two souls find the peace of mind needed to move on.
FLAT LOVE
Dir. Andrés Sanz
(2009, 15 min., U.S.A., English)
A man convinced that the world is actually flat, falls in love with a two-dimensional
woman at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Flat Love is a unique, funny tale of
love and obsession. Narrated by Isabella Rossellini
MILWAUKEE
Dir. John Psathas
(2010, 28 min, USA, Spanish w/ English subtitles)
Set during a cold winter in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago’s south side, this
short film follows three Latino teens born into a cycle of gang violence, and forced to
grow up quickly. Exploring how gangs can destroy bonds of love, family, and
friendship even at an early age, ‘Milwaukee’s cast was comprised mainly of children
and non-actors from Pilsen streets. Their unique perspectives lend authenticity to the
film’s message and story.
THE ICING ON THE CAKE
Dir. Lizzie Jacobs
Blanca Alvarez and her husband risked crossing the border to immigrate into the U.S.
They struggled to make ends meet, and hoped to shelter their children from the harsh
realities. Blanca’s daughter, Connie, reveals how much children really witness their
parent’s lives -- and how they gain inspiration from their struggles.
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SHORT FILM
PROGRAMS
EL SALVAJE
Dir. David Liz
Sometimes fairy tales turn out to be true. Juan tells his daughter a tale that
turns out to be a parable about his youth, and the time he violently killed a
Native American on impulse.
STUFFER
Dir. Nathan Crooker
A female Sgt. returns from the front lines of Afghanistan to her husband and
daughter for fear that they will foreclose on their home. But she is coming home
with a secret: She is smuggling heroin.
EL TUX
Dir. Paco Farias
Chubby and shy, Bobby Gomez (Harvey Guillen) gets invited by default to a
quinceañera by Suzy Lopez (Shelbie Bruce), the cutest girl in school, but when
he can’t find a tuxedo large enough, he’s forced to wear his father’s wedding
tux from 1972 which turns out to be a blessing in disguise. EL TUX, was the
winner of the HBO Short Film Award in collaboration with the New York Latino
International Film Festival.
CINE GAY
Short Films depicting Gay life around the world- 90 min
Sat 03/19/ 3:00PM/ S1
NOCHE SIN LUNA
Dir. Bethynia Cardenas
(2010, 13 min., Mexico/USA, Spanish w/English Subtitles)
Set in the 1970s in Mexico City, an innocent gay Mexican man is
wrongly accused of killing his lover, and is pressured to confess to a crime he
didn’t commit.
REMEMBER ME IN RED
Dir. Hector Ceballos
(2010, 16 min., USA, English & Spanish w/ Subtitles)
When her best-friend dies, transgender Latina Fidelia Duval plans a funeral to
pay homage to her friend Alma Flora’s life as a woman. Alma Flora’s parent’s
arrive unexpectedly from Mexico and arrange to bury her as a man instead.
Fidelia must find a way to honor what would have been her friend’s wishes
before it is too late.
ONE ON ONE
Dir. Luis Fernando Midence
(2010, 10 min., English)
It’s not always easy being gay, but you can always dance all your troubles away!
UNIFORMADA
Dir. Irene Zoe Alameda
(2010, 18 min., Spain, English W/ Spanish Subtitles)
A girl faces an identity crisis at a very young age.
MIEL
Dir. Lucero Sanchez Novaro
(2010, 16 min., Mexico, Spanish W/ English Subtitles)
Two lovers struggle with their home lives.
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BAILAO
Dir. Marcelo Caetano
(2009, 17 min, Brazil, Portugese W/ English Subtitles)
Life is fleeting...memories are not.
CORTOS INTERNACIONALES
A great mix of Short Films from around the world- 96 min.
Mon 03/14/ 6:30PM/ S1
ATMOSFERA
Dir. Julian Hernandez
(2009, 20 min, Mexico, Spanish w/English subtitles)
Cecilia, Alberto and Philip are trapped by a strange epidemic that has
devastated the streets of a beach city. They wander alone until overcome
by an uncontrollable desire to venture out in search of the sea, where
they can be themselves.
ULTIMO RECURSO (PERU)
Dir. Barney Elliott
(2010, 9 min, Peru, Spanish w/ English subtitles)
Without any further options, Cesar resorts to desperate measures. An ironic
twist of fate foils his plans; and in a panic Cesar must decide whether to
flee or to help.
UNA CARRERITA, DOCTOR! (PERU)
Dir. Julio O. Ramos
(2010, 10 min, Peru, Spanish w/ English subtitles)
A doctor who also drives a cab in the city of Lima to make ends meet, becomes
involved in a crime that will test his ethics and values.
LOS BANISTAS (CUBA)
Dir. Carlos Lechuga
(2010, 12 min, Cuba, Spanish)
In the outskirts of Havana there’s a little town. In this little town there is a small
rural school. In this little school there’s a swimming professor who teaches five
kids to compete in a tournament. Only, the swimming pool is empty.
VECINO (CUBA)
Dir. Argenis Mills
(2010, 11 min, Cuba, Spanish)
A man is disturbed by the constant hubbub above him.
MANIOBRA (CUBA)
Dir. Ricardo Fontana
(2010, 11 min, Cuba, Spanish w/ English subtitles)
A young soldier learns that not every brother is his friend.
UN DIA ANTES DEL FIN DEL MUNDO
Dir. Russ Finkelstein
(2010, 11 min, Argentina, Spanish w/ English subtitles)
Observing the every-day struggles of life in the big city as well as the
cultural clashes common of any large metropolis is especially absurd in the
final moments of human existence, when the actual predicament is that few
will be saved.
SHORT FILM
PROGRAMS
DAY BEFORE YESTERDAY
Dir. Patricia Chica
(2010, 12 min, Canada, English)
The story of a woman suffering from total memory loss. Found in the middle of
downtown Montreal, she is brought in by police. Can she remember who she is or
where she came from? Can anyone else remember?
BRAZILIAN SHORTS
A Celebration of the very best in Brazilian short film - 91 min.
Sun 03/20/ 12:30PM/ S1
CINE MUJER
A unique collection of short films by women, or about the experience of women
– 100 min.
Sat 03/12/ 12:30PM/ S1
RUEDAS, TIRITAS Y PIRULETAS
Dir. Maria Medel
Hugo is happy playing with his tricycle, until he meets Carol. Thereafter, he will do
anything to impress.
EL ANDALON
Dir. Consuelo Alba
(2010, 28 min, USA/Mexico, English & Spanish w/ subtitles)
Don Sergio Castro is a modern-day hero who follows his own path. For more than 45
years, he has worked the land with the indigenous people of Chiapas, built schools and
treated burn and wound victims at no cost. This is his story.
UNA CAJA DE BOTONES
Dir. María Reyes Arias
Faced with the fact he cannot afford the present his daughter Irene wants for Three
King’s Day, Andrés has no choice but to tell her the truth behind this tradition. It will be
an emotional journey for both of them.
EL CORTEJO
Dir. Marina Seresesky
Capi, the oldest gravedigger in the cemetery, works amidst the suffering of others and
jokes of his colleagues. There’s only one person capable of taking him out of this dreary
routine. Every month for a couple of years, Capi waits for Marta to bring flowers to the
grave of her husband. She is his last hope.
SECRET FRIEND
Dir. Flavio Alves
(2010, 15 min, English)
A reclusive, elderly widow, Anna Marshall, lives in quiet desperation following her
husband’s death. She begins receiving daily phone calls from a silent stranger, and a
mysterious friendship develops.
ENSOLORADO
Dir. Ricardo Targino
(2010, 14 min, Brazil, Portuguese w/ English subtitles)
A family faces the extraordinary and simple human gesture of saying goodbye, under
the blistering sun.
PODE PIORAR
Dir. Joao Tenorio
After taking a fellow to the hospital, a taxi driver and his passenger find out the rescue
is not over yet.
JOSUE O PE DE MACAXEIRA
Dir. Diogo Viegas
(2010, 12 min, Brazil, no dialogue)
In this Brazilian version of Jack and the Bean Stalk, Josue awakes to a castle in the
sky, transported there by a magical bean stalk. In this castle he will find new friends,
treasure and lots of trouble.
PROJETO SILENCIO
Dir. Bruno Caticha
(2010, 13 min, Brazil, No dialogue)
Tale of a man searching to record the silence
RIO DE MULHERES
Dir. Joana Oliveira
In a very dry environment where water is scarce, women live only among children
and other women.
LA MAMA
Dir. Jody Hammond
(2010, 29 min, USA, Mexico, English & Spanish w/ English subtitles)
How does an American nun end up serving a ‘life sentence’ in a Mexican prison?
Mother Antonia, ‘La Mama’, has done so by choice for more than 30 years.
MUJER INMIGRANTE
Dir. Karla Duarte
(2010, 10 min, USA, English & Spanish w/English subtitles)
It started with a dream and became a mission. Why a Mixteca woman left everything
behind in search for the intangible. From dirt roads to higher education, this film shows
how living in the US changed Valentina Torres’ life, but not her calling.
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SHORT FILM
PROGRAMS
BORDERS ON FILM
CORTOS COMEDIAS
Short Films Showcasing Border Realities- 92 min.
A Great Compilation of Comedic Short Films- 104 min.
Fri 03/11/ 6:30PM/ S1
A DONDE VAS? / WHERE ARE YOU GOING?
Dir. Gonzalo de la Torre
(2010, 9 min., Mexico/U.S., Spanish w/ English subtitles)
In memory of Octavio who passed away in the desert of Avena, Arizona on
the week that state drafted legislature concerning immigration. A compilation
of personal stories from Michoacan, and accounts of reverse racism from
Mexicans abroad; plus, the cost of crossing - one of the most controversial
themes in U.S./Mexico politics.
THE INVISIBLES
Dir. Marc Silver, Gael García Bernal
2010, 25 min., Mexico, Spanish w/ English subtitles
Every year tens of thousands of women, men and children travel through Mexico
without legal permission. More than nine in every ten are Central Americans.
The vast majority are headed for the U.S. border in the hope of a new life far
from the poverty they’ve left behind. Their journey is one of the most dangerous
in the world. Gael García Bernal, Marc Silver and Amnesty International have
collaborated to create The Invisibles—four short films documenting the plight of
these migrants travelling without legal permission through Mexico.
DEPARTURE
Dir. Paloma Martínez
2010, 6 min., U.S., English w/ Spanish subtitles
A man’s prejudices are challenged during an unexpected encounter with two
undocumented immigrants in the San Diego hills that border Mexico.
ARTZAINAK: SHEPERDS AND SHEEP
Dir. Javi Zubizarreta, Jacob Griswold
2010, 15 min., U.S.A., English w/ English subtitles
High up in the hills of Idaho, U.S.A., Basque immigrants earn their wages in
solitude as the quiet caretakers of thousands of serene sheep.
EFRAIN
Dir. Matthew Breault
2010, 14 min., U.S.A., Spanish w/ English subtitles
All it takes is an instant for life to change forever. When 10-year-old Efrain steals
a watch and is caught by his father, it sets off a chain of events that lead to his
family being torn apart. Efrain’s childish mistake throws him into adulthood and
leaves him clinging to his father’s lesson.
VISA DREAM
Dir. Jorge Meraz
2010, 26 min, USA & Mexico, Spanish w/ English subtitles
The most amazing event this family has ever been through is perfectly
documented to hit you in the heart.
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Sat 03/19/ 12:30PM/
S1
LOS GRITONES / THE SCREAMERS
Dir. Roberto Pérez Toledo
2010, 2 min., Spain, Spanishg
There are places and moments that invite you to scream.
POR QUE LOS BABOSAS NO TOMAN SAL?
Dir. José Corral
2010, 24 min., Spain, Spanish w/ English subtitles
Under his manager’s pressure, J.J. Coco has to write a commercial screenplay.
Meanwhile his mistress asks for expensive gifts, and his ex-wife together with
their child, yells furiously at him. The Hero snivels, the Policeman menaces, the
Baron is obsessed with money, the Crazy Scrap Dealer dreams of domination,
and Leopold, the slug, simply looks for some food.
SILLA ELECTRICA PARA MOSCAS / ELECTRIC CHAIR FOR FLIES
Dir. Juan Carlos Reyes
2010, 13 min., Mexico, Spanish/English
Electric chair for flies is an exercise about the legend, life and death of one of
the most widely spread populations on the face of the Earth - flies.
THE VIOLINIST
Dir. Carlo Vinnie Besasie
2009, 20 min., U.S.A., English
When a charming, world famous violinist comes to town for a concert series, a
lonely bag boy attempts to impersonate him in an attempt to improve his life.
PELICULEROS
Dir. José Lobillo
Marcos is a film buff and obsesses with Katherine Hepburn; and Rebecca is a
solitary video rental store employee. When Marcos falls in love with Rebecca,
he sets into motion a fabulous plan to conquer the girl’s heart; because in films,
anything is possible.
VOLTERETA / SOMERSAULT
Dir. Alexis Morante
There are times when a simple decision can change your life.
TIME FOR A HERO
Dir. James Stevens
2010, 16 min, USA, English
Time for a Hero is a story about one man who wants to become a super hero
so badly that he loses sight of what it takes to be a real hero. Tate, an average
ordinary guy, realizes that he has the potential to be the sidekick of his town’s
hero aptly named Hero. When Hero tells him he isn’t good enough to work with
him, Tate takes matters into his own hands.
SHORT FILM
PROGRAMS
YOUTH VISIONS
Wed 3/16 / 6:00 pm / S6
HANDS OF LOVE
2010, 7 min., Kibera, Africa, English Subtitles
African youth create a group to help address the sanitation issues in the slums of
Kibera, Africa.
CLOUD FACTORY
A young woman comes to a realization and finds out the truth about the cloud factory.
AISA’S INTERVIEW
A young woman talks about her experience in crossing the border from San Diego and
studying in Tijuana, Mexico.
DIVIDING LINE
The San Diego/Tijuana border is demystified through photographs in this well-done
piece.
BORDER ART
Art curator Andy Gonzalez explains his love for art and how it can be used to create
bridges between cultures.
LIVING IN TIJUANA
Jody is an American filmmaker living in Tijuana who talks about both the triumphs and
challenges of living in Mexico.
IN BETWEEN: THE STORY OF OSCAR
The story of a young man trying to change his undocumented status to become a legal
U.S. resident.
THE HISTORY OF MY FAMILY
Marcos recounts the story of his family and their struggle to come to the United States.
BIKEROWAVE
A bike, a crash and the bike collective that got him back on the road.
THE GARDENER
A Japanese gardener discusses his work and his family.
LOS ANGELES I’M YOURS
Los Angeles artist discusses his work and advice on working as a professional artist.
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District Representative William Syms discusses his job as a public servant for
Congressman Adam Schiff.
MIS MANOS
The story of a woman’s hands and their lifelong journey to create a better life for her
children.
CONCRETE DIVA
(2010, 4 min., USA, English)
A female cement finisher deals with the difficulties of being a woman in a male
dominated industry.
IN THIS LIFE NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE
At a crossroads in his life, David tries to make sense of his difficult life growing up in the
streets of America.
STAND UP FOR HAITI
This music video reminds us of the power of youth in creating positive social
awareness.
PAPER GARDEN
2010, 7 min., ARMENIA, Armenian with English subtitles
A young boy rallies his community to turn his paper garden dream to reality.
TOXIC SOIL BUSTERS
The Toxic Soil Busters are out to eradicate lead paint waste, one household at a time.
SXABUES UMBILICAL CORD
2010, 8 min., COLOMBIA, Spanish with English subtitles
Indigenous rights are defended by a grassroots group called the Indigenous Guard,
which helps Colombian communities prosper and grow.
IMAGE OF CONTAMINATION
A young woman leads a community to demand justice against a military base that has
created an environmental mess.
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SHORT FILM
PROGRAMS
TIJUANA HOY!
Films exploring the issues and culture of Tijuana
SAT 3/19 / 2:30PM / S2
MANO A MANO
Dir. Jose Barrera
The trials and tribulations that a man must go through to get back his hands.
To be screened prior to Chicogrande.
THE SECOND BAKERY ATTACK
Dir. Carlos Cuaron
(2010, 10 min., USA/Mexico, English)
Starring Kirsten Dunst and Brian Geraghty, a newlywed couple attempts to save their
marriage by recreating a petty crime. To be screened prior to Forged.
LA PAYASITA (THE FEMALE CLOWN)
Dir. Jody Cilley
(2010, 4 min, USA/Mexico, Spanish w/English subtitles)
In this short film, Tijuana street clown, Sergio Javier, explains his passion for
making people smile, why he became a clown and why he loves his work.
This story shows how the passion of one young man can help brighten the
lives of those living in even the most dire of circumstances.
WAITING FOR THE “L”
Dir. Mattias Olsson
(2008, 19 min., Sweden/USA, Romanian & Spanish w/English subtitles)
Two musicians, Dorel Zamfir and R icardo Molfa, play together on the platform of the L
train in the subway in New York.They are an unlikely duo as one is Romanian and the
other from the Dominican, and neither one speaks English. They communicate through
the music they play together. To be screened prior to Not a Svensson Anymore.
EL ARMA ESCONDIDO (THE HIDDEN WEAPON)
Dir. Jody Cilley
(2010, 4 min, USA/Mexico, Spanish w/English subtitles)
In this short film, Nacho Martinez; a Tijuana resident; tells the story about his
dramatic experience with heavily armed Tijuana police one night on his way
home from performing at a friend’s party. This story shows the challenging
environment for both police and citizens of the city that, at the time, had
been dealing with brutal acts acts of drug gang violence, a collapsed tourism
industry and a mounting economic crisis.
ANA (WORK IN PROGRESS)
Dir. Carlos Carrera
(2012, 5 min, Mexico, Spanish w/English subtitles)
A five-minute scene of a work in progress, this is an animated adventure about a young
girl who seeks out her father in order to help save her troubled mother. To be screened
prior to Plumiferos: Aventuras Voladoras.
HYBRID IDENTITIES
Dir. Laura Castaneda
(2010, 28 min., U.S./Mexico, English)
A thirty minute documentary highlighting six artists from Tijuana, B.C.
BEYOND THE ROPES
Dir. Johnny Kirk
A prodigal son tries to redeem himself in the boxing ring. To be screened prior to La
Fuga.
IMAGINING TIJUANA
Dir. Isaac Artenstein
(2010, 53 min, USA/ Mexico, Spanish w/ English subtitles)
Documentary showcasing Tijuana and It’s potential for growth and prosperity.
EXTRA SHORTS
A wonderful assortment of shorts to be screened prior to feature films!
CORAZÓN DE PERRO / DOGHEART
Dir. Ismael Nava Alejos
Silvano is a thirty-year-old alcoholic and Taibele a young prostitute. When
their paths cross one day, they discover that life has a different meaning.
Ambition becomes a weapon and an opportunity that soon create a violent
combination. To be screened prior to Nude Nuns with Big Guns.
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